So, in our last blog we talked about how and why so many of us procrastinate when bedtime approaches—even when we’re desperately tired. Nobody has a complete handle on this weird sleep procrastination phenomenon yet, which researchers say may be relatively recent thanks to a 24/7 work culture and a plethora of addictive electronics. But…
Category: How to Sleep Better
The Harms of Sleep Procrastination
Remember those days when the 6-year-old you did everything you could conjure to ward off bedtime? “I need a drink of water.” “I’m hungry—can I have a snack?” “I have to go to the bathroom.” “Tell me a story…pleeease! …Just one more….” “But I’m NOT SLEEPY!!” Well, apparently most of us never grow out of…
What Successful People Do Before Bed
Ok, so we hear a lot about what “successful people” do in life. Here at Urban Mattress, we tend to take this stuff with a grain of salt because everyone’s different and must set his or her own rhythms. And who defines “successful,” anyway? Nonetheless, we can all learn something from patterns from the lives…
Weird Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Did you know that if you don’t get enough sleep, you might be inclined to gamble more? Yep-indeedy. You might be more likely to go out with a less attractive date, too. It’s no secret that not getting enough sleep is bad. Most of us already know that it can lead to cognitive and memory…
Aromatherapy: A Natural Sleep Aid
Looking for natural, creative ways to relax and sleep better? Try aromatherapy! It’s not just a fringe idea anymore. Aromatherapy has long been an anecdotal tool for relaxation. And now scientific research is starting to point to the benefits of various essential oils for building better health and sleeping more soundly. Think about it: smells…
Smart Sleep: It’s More About Lifestyle
Do you want to get a good night’s sleep more than anything? Do you wish you could just crash like you did when you were 16? Do you toss and turn or wake up feeling stiff? If yes, you’re not alone. The number estimates vary, but it’s safe to say that more American adults have…
In 2015, Be Bored!
Americans don’t like being bored. It doesn’t sound like fun; it doesn’t pay the bills. Plus, “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop,” right? As a kid, if you whined to your mom that you were bored, you probably got a response like, “Oh, really? Well now you can do some chores.” Well-deserved as that response…
New Year’s Resolution: Sleep Well in 2015!
We’ve said it all before, but what better time for a recap than the end of a year? We love this time because it gives us all a reset button. It’s a built-in moment when we pause to consider our lives; what we’re grateful for and what we’d like to change. Not that you can’t…
Why Work Could Be Ruining Your Sleep
We’ve heard a lot about how lack of sleep can harm productivity at work. But what if work harms sleep…and all of the other things in life that rely on it? New studies are showing that work is cutting into sleep and overall quality of life in a big way for many Americans. As a…
How to Get Good Sleep on Christmas Eve
For some of us, no matter how old we are, sleep is elusive on Christmas Eve. It’s like there’s still some part of us that wants to stay up and wait for Santa to climb down the chimney. Nothing wrong with that—childlike wonder is never outdated. Unfortunately, all too often adulthood brings with it stresses…