5 Purchases to Upgrade Your Sleep

Sleep is a mystery to us. We don’t know why we do it, how to prevent it, or how to function without it. We do know some ways to improve it however. Below are some areas in which a little financial investment will significantly improve your sleep. This way you can carry those gains into the other two thirds of your life.

Mattress Upgrade – You change your oil every 3000 miles, your running shoes twice a year, and the filter on your heater after every winter. When was the last time you changed your mattress? Mattresses wear out anywhere from 6-10 years. There are many signs you could need a new mattress. The biggest indicator is if your sleep quality has started trending in the wrong direction lately.

Pillows – After two years one third of your pillow’s weight is dead skin cells, dust mites, and dust mite fecal matter. If you can fold it in half, its lumpy, your neck is routinely sore, or you are not getting the support you need perhaps its time for a replacement.

Sheets – There is more to a sheet than simple thread count. If you are going to upgrade here it would behoove you to do some research. Thread count alone is not the only indicator of quality. A high quality set of sheets may cost a little more, but aren’t you worth it?

Alarm clock – One thing we do know about sleep is the science of sleep cycles. If you wake up at the wrong point in your sleep cycle you will be more groggy and irritable than if you wake up at the correct point in your sleep cycle. Sleep cycle alarm clocks cost hundreds of dollars, but if you are one of the many people that utilize your cell phone as an alarm clock there are a host of apps that accomplish the same thing. For a few dollars you can reap the benefits of sleep-cycle science.

Air Quality – Invest in a high quality air purifier. The EPA estimates that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. If you could ensure that one third of the air you breathe is clean wouldn’t you?

While your lifestyle may dictate the quantity of sleep you are able to get, these five investments will certainly improve the quality of that sleep.


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