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How To Improve The Quality And Quantity Of Your Daily Sleep?

Your sleep is an essential part of your day. Our daily routine is incomplete without sleep. Clean sleeping hygiene is necessary. Many people think about how many hours they sleep when discussing healthy sleep. That is important and lucrative, but sleep duration is only one aspect of healthy sleep.

The question now is, how can we improve our quality of sleep?

Here, in this blog, we will discuss some essential tips to improve sleep quality and quantity. Further, we will discuss how CBD is beneficial for perfect sleep.

These are some tips to improve your quality of sleep:


Take care of your diet.

Anyone who has ever been affected by the winter blues will know how important it is for them to eat healthily. While comfort foods might seem like the best solution to a grey, cold day, in reality, they can make it worse.

Try eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, instead of reaching for sugary snacks or greasy pizza slices. These healthy foods will energize you and make it easier to get through your day. You can get through winter without feeling blue.


Exercise

The best natural remedy for insomnia is exercise. Exercise is a stimulant that can keep you awake if done close to bedtime. You can improve your sleep quality and quantity by exercising at least once a week. Tip: Do your exercise in the morning or afternoon. Do not forget to recover. Sore muscles can keep you awake.


Include Vitamins in Your Daily Routine

Vitamins can give you an extra boost if you need them. Vitamin D during winter is essential as it helps regulate mood and improve cognitive function. Vitamin D is often lacking in many people. If you cannot get enough sun exposure, consider taking vitamin D supplements. You can find Vitamin D in foods like eggs, fatty fish, and fortified milk products.


Create a Soothing Sleep Routine

Reading light before bed is a great way to get ready for sleep. Relaxing activities one hour before bed can help ease the transition from waking to sleep. You can take a bath to induce drowsiness (the body's temperature rises and falls), or you can read, watch TV, or do relaxation exercises. Avoid stimulating, stressful activities, such as working, talking about emotional issues, and doing work.


Get comfortable sleep

For good quality sleep, a comfortable pillow and mattress are essential. You will have more chances of getting up with a stiff neck or painful joints if your pillows and mattress are not up to the mark. Your sleep quality will drop if you wake up several times a night.


Feeling sleepy? Go to bed

Poor sleep quality is associated with people forcing themselves to bed. You're less likely than others to go to sleep if you don't feel sleepy. A good sleep routine will ensure that you feel sleepy every night. You will feel more sleepy if you wake up at the same hour each day, avoid napping throughout the day, and exercise regularly.


Block out distracting sounds

Your sleep will be affected if you listen to distracting sounds. Sometimes, you may not even realize it was disturbing your sleep. White noise is created by mixing different sound frequencies. This sound is very relaxing for many. Blocking out noise by playing white noise in the bedroom is an effective way to do this.


Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol, nicotine, and other chemicals that interfere with sleep.

The quality and quantity of sleep can be affected by caffeine-containing products.

Caffeine is a stimulant and can keep you awake, as any coffee drinker will tell. Avoid caffeine, which can be found in tea, coffee, chocolate, cola, and pain relievers, for at least four to six hours before you go to bed. Smokers should also refrain from smoking close to bedtime.

Alcohol may be able to induce sleep, but it can also act as a stimulant after a while, increasing the likelihood of awakening and decreasing the quality of sleep later in the evening. Limiting alcohol intake to one to two drinks per week is a good idea. Avoid drinking three hours before bedtime.


Relax and clear your mind in the evening

Many people have a pre-sleep routine that helps them relax. It has been proven that relaxation techniques before going to bed can improve sleep quality. They are also a standard treatment for insomnia. You can use relaxation techniques such as listening to soothing music, reading a book, or taking a warm bath. You can try different methods to find the one that works for you.


Seek medical treatment for sleep disorders

First, seek a diagnosis. A doctor is the best option to restore your sleep quality if you suffer from any other type of sleep disorder. Based on your specific sleep disorder, you'll know what kind of treatment you need and whom to go to.


Can CBD help you sleep better?

Insomnia is the most common type. It can either be chronic or acute, depending on whether the event is a single event that lasts for a few days or weeks.

It can further break down the types of insomnia into primary insomnia (where there is no external cause) and secondary insomnia (when there is a medical issue). Poor sleep is the most common cause.

Five ways that CBD can help you sleep:


  1. CBD could increase deep sleep quality by increasing brain levels of endocannabinoids, adenosine, and other neurotransmitters.
  2. CBD, the body's primary stress hormone, is a sedative in higher doses.
  3. Cannabidiol has anti-anxiety properties that could help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. That is because CBD can reduce anxiety-induced REM sleep.
  4. The oil is an effective pain reliever and can help you fall asleep faster.  Engineered to help you fall asleep and remain asleep, the coconut oil base of the Sleep Oil Tincture sold by Allay Today delivers a rich cannabinoid compound formula that supports uninterrupted rest each and every night. The natural peppermint flavor is a great touch to end your night.
  5. It could help with some complications of obstructive sleeping apnea. It can lower inflammation and blood pressure while also providing cardioprotective benefits.


Wrapping Up

The consequences of poor sleep can be adverse. You will experience a decrease in physical energy, cognitive impairments, and more negative moods if you don't get enough sleep.

Your life can be made better or worse by the effects of sleep. To be successful in both your personal and professional lives, it is essential to get better sleep. We recommend prioritizing sleep by following the tips above for optimal health and well-being.