The average person spends around 25 years of their life in bed – and that’s just sleeping. A quarter of us eat at least one meal a week in bed and we work, surf the net, use social media, read and watch TV in bed*. Funnily enough (and very fittingly) I am actually sat in bed right now writing this post, after scoffing a dessert bowl whilst catching up on some YouTube vids.
Not only do we spend so much time here, but having the right bed and getting a good nights sleep can really make a difference to our health. If you are a regular reader I’m sure you know that I try and hit the gym at least a few times a week, and try to eat a balanced and nutritious diet (to make up for all of the pizza and beer consumed at the weekends). Getting enough good quality sleep plays a huge role in our health, and simply missing out on a those extra few hours a night can lead to fatigue, leave us feeling stressed and even contribute to weight gain.
Poor sleep can also lead to a variety of unusual nighttime experiences, from frequent waking and vivid nightmares to temporary muscle paralysis during sleep transitions. Some people may also experience sleep paralysis hallucinations, where they wake up unable to move while seeing or hearing things that aren’t actually there. These episodes can feel very real and unsettling, but they are often linked to disrupted sleep patterns and poor sleep quality.
Silentnight has recently launched a new range of mattress toppers to help get you that rest you need to function properly and get the most of the waking hours. It was just recently I realised how big a role sleep plays in my lifestyle, and a combination of work, diet, exercise and sleep can have such a huge impact on both your physical and mental health. I tried out the Emperor Mattress Topper and was surprised how much difference it actually made to my sleep.
Only last year when I did my research and focussed on my lifestyle more closely did I realise that both my diet and my sleep wasn’t on point, so although I was hitting the gym regularly, I wasn’t seeing the benefits I should have been. I increased my calories to fit with my training and lifestyle, as I slipped into the bad habit of under-eating, and as soon as I did this I began to lose fat and tone up (crazy right?), and became more confident in my own skin, as well as enjoying food so much more.
I also made an effort to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. I used to procrastinate so badly when it came to getting some rest, leaving me on around 6-7 hours, which certainly wasn’t enough for me and I ended up feeling tired, stressed, easily distracted, constantly hungry as well as feeling bloated – none of which are my favourite things!
The addition of this Silent Night topper has made it so much easier to have a comfortable night’s rest, as our mattress was in need of some TLC, so this is the perfect way to rejuvenate your existing mattress without breaking the bank. I also recently started suffering with hay fever which always set in overnight, and this mattress features anti-allergy technology to keep your mattress and sleep environment fresh and clean night after night. I have definitely noticed a difference with this and now wake up feeling a lot less stuffy and congested.
This heavy-weight mattress topper is under a knitted and super quilted lining, which I found super comfortable; it is soft and fluffy whilst still being firm, so you don’t feel like you are being swallowed by your own bed, but at the same time it isn’t like laying on a plank of wood – the perfect balance I would say! It has helped so much with my allergies and I find myself falling asleep in an instant, rather than tossing and turning to find that comfy spot.
I can’t stress enough how important sleep is for your mind and body, and if you feel like you struggle getting in those important snoozing hours then a mattress topper is an amazing way to rejuvenate your bed and get you back on track.
You can buy this Silent Night Emperor Mattress Topper here.
LL x
*This product was gifted to me for review. As ever, all opinions are my own.
*Stats from the Sleep Council and Birds Eye.
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