For many of us, the darker, colder mornings mean one thing, we have a much harder time getting out of bed!
It’s easy to feel more sluggish and fatigued as the cold weather sets in, but our tips will ensure you feel fresh as a daisy this winter!

Prioritise your sleep

Nothing helps ward off fatigue better than a good night’s sleep! However, it’s important not to let the winter blues make you sleep for longer, if you get too much sleep it’s possible you could actually feel worse. We don’t actually need any more sleep during the winter, so it’s important to still aim for 8-hours of sleep a night. Try to go to bed and wake up at a similar time everyday, maintaining a good routine is important for ensuring your sleep is undisturbed, and that you feel fresh in the morning.

Let the light in

The lack of natural sunlight during the winter months can disrupt the body’s sleep and waking cycle, and induce the overproduction of melatonin in the brain, a hormone that makes us feel tired. It’s important then to try and get as much daylight as possible, open your curtains as soon as you wake up, and try to get outdoors during the day where you possibly can.

Maintain your exercise routine

Regular exercise works wonders for reducing fatigue, while it might be difficult to find the motivation on dark winter evenings, maintaining your levels of physical activity will actually give you more energy- so try to get involved in some form of exercise each day! Even a quick walk around the block can get your blood pumping.

Wind down

The winter months can be a great time to focus on your self-care routine. Try adding mindfulness techniques to your daily routine, or why not try yoga or meditation as a method to wind down and relax in the evenings. Not only will this help you to feel generally better, but could also improve your sleep quality.

Eat right

During the winter it’s especially important to ensure that you’re eating a balanced diet. You’ll have more energy if you ensure you’re eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Try to avoid high sugar foods, while they might appear to give you a quick burst of energy, this will quickly wear off and leave you feeling worse. Ensuring your evening meal and snacks are light and healthy can also help you get a restful night’s sleep.

Why not treat yourself to a new bed this winter and ensure that you’re getting the rest you need to beat winter fatigue! Please contact us today if you have any questions about our range of mattresses and bed frames.