Five tips for a good night’s sleep
The leaves are turning orange, yellow and red, temperatures are dropping, and cosy socks have been brought out – autumn has arrived. We’ve compiled the five best tips for rejuvenating sleep during the colder seasons, perfect for today’s clock change.
November 9, 2021 • 7 min reading time
As summer ends, it gets dark earlier and we get tired more quickly. But how does the body react as the clocks are put back? Because it gets light later in the morning, and darker quicker in the evening, the body gets insufficient daylight. It therefore produces the sleep hormone melatonin during the day, which makes us tired more quickly. This upsets our body’s rhythm and we first have to get used to the darker seasons. Restful sleep is necessary to optimally support your body. As the experts in sleep since 1941, we’re delivering five sleeping tips for autumn.
Throw on a warm scarf, pull up your boots and head outside to admire the striking, colourful leaves. This allows your body to get enough daylight, so that you’re less sluggish during the day and save your tiredness for the evening.
What’s more uncomfortable than cold feet? Putting on warm, cosy socks before going to bed helps you feel comfortable and warm. For wellness pros, we recommend a warm foot bath.
Take care that your bedroom isn’t too warm. During the colder seasons we often turn the heating up too high, which leads to dry indoor air that can interrupt sleep. It’s best for the room temperature to be between 18–20°C. Before going to bed, ventilate thoroughly for 15 minutes and keep your window closed during the night. If the room is still too dry, use a humidifier. If you don’t have one, here’s our tip: hang your wet laundry in the bedroom – it also increases humidity.
Everyone’s experienced it: you start a TV series in the evening and – whoops – it’s suddenly past midnight. Try to get to bed earlier so that you get enough sleep. Make sure to avoid screen time 40 minutes before going to bed so that your body can relax more quickly. Getting enough sleep is very important to ensure that your body can recover from the day.
Well-fitting, comfortable pyjamas keep you warm and cosy underneath your covers. We’ve used our expertise in restful sleep to create the perfect styles for you. Discover our latest autumn styles for optimal sleep here. If you’re unsure which pyjamas are ideal for your sleeping style, check out the CALIDA sleepwear guide.
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