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…
Tag: healthy sleep habits
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…
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…
Tweak Your Sleep: Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Thinking happy thoughts can make you fly—at least Peter Pan would say so. But where do those happy thoughts come from? Well, recent research suggests, maybe sleep! More precisely, the time you hit the hay and the amount of sleep you get overall can impact the amount of negative thoughts, fear and anxiety you have. People…
Why 7 Hours of Sleep Might Beat 8
We’ve been hearing it for years: seven to nine hours of sleep is the recommended best for adults. But lately, experts have been honing their understanding of the ideal length of a night’s sleep, and they’re changing their tune…a little. According to the Wall Street Journal, sleep scientists are now taking into account a bunch…
Why Sleeping Too Much Makes You Tired
We’re always hearing about “not enough” sleep. It’s part of our culture and—for many of us—daily life. We’ve certainly harped on that topic a lot on this blog, and for good reason: Lack of sleep has been linked to all kinds of biological, mental and emotional health problems. But what happens when you get too…
Trouble Sleeping? Your Phone Might Be A Culprit
Do you have separation anxiety from your phone? Many people do. After all, it’s not just a game show term now—our phones really are our lifelines these days. They hold our schedules, GPS directions, emails, reminders, photos and videos, and contact info for everyone we care about. It’s hard to believe anyone actually lived without…
Sleep Talking is Funny, and Educational
Do you talk in your sleep or know someone who does? Harvard sleep researchers are looking for you. We all know crazy things can happen when we sleep. If nothing else, our dreams can be super bizarre. But sleep talking can be pretty funny. Maybe your partner sounds like this during a snooze? “Run it…