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Dim the noise
For those of us who live in a city, the hum of life
carrying on outside our homes is part and parcel
of each day. However, noise disturbances can
severely disrupt a healthy sleeping pattern, so Your search starts here
it’s key to try and maintain a consistently quiet
environment where you can.
Our property section highlights just some of the stunning homes now available
Sleeping with earplugs can block out all external with ESPC solicitor estate agents. Which one of them could be yours?
noise, but if you prefer, a white-noise machine
is also a great way to provide a constant low
level of noise that drowns out external sounds
that might otherwise disturb you.

Prioritise comfort one-size-fits-all product and the firmness that
It sounds obvious but being comfortable in your you go for should change depending on how
bed is one of the biggest factors in ensuring a you sleep.
solid night’s sleep.
Your mattress is also a key factor; research
Invest in good quality, soft and breathable suggests that a medium-firm mattress is the
bedding to maximise your comfort levels – best all-rounder and should work for most
natural fabrics like cotton, bamboo or linen are people, but you should look to replace your
best. You should also consider the kind of pillow mattress every seven years (sooner if you can
you need, depending on what type of sleeper feel the springs or start to feel aches and pains
you are (back, side or front); pillows aren’t a when in bed).

Create the right environment
Painting your bedroom a soothing, warm
shade can help to remind your brain that this
room is for rest and relaxation – try to avoid
bright tones and think about which colours
make you feel most calm.

You might not realise it, but a messy room can
add to your stress levels and have a knock-on
effect on how well you’re sleeping. Reduce
clutter where you can, to make sure your
bedroom feels like a relaxing space to be in.

Scents can also create a restful environment,
so try using essential oils in a diffuser, or
try a pillow spray to enhance that feeling of
sleepiness before you hit the hay.
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