Ways to get Better Sleep in 2025
2025 is just around the corner, and while everyone is adding going to the gym and eating healthy to their resolutions lists, don’t forget to add better sleep to the list too. Getting a good night’s sleep does more for you than just feeling well-rested in the morning. Deep, rejuvenating sleep helps with cognitive abilities, boosts your mood, improves motor functions, and more. So, if your resolutions include feeling better, here are some tips on how to fall asleep fast and set yourself up for nighttime success.
Make sure to exercise. When you exercise, you tire out your body causing it to need rest for recovery. This means when it’s time for your head to hit the pillow, your body will be ready to rest and relax. Exercise is also good for reducing stress and anxiety making it easier for you to fall asleep faster. Try to exercise more than 3 hours before bedtime because while it lowers stress, it also increases blood flow to your brain and increases your internal body temperature. When you exercise too close to bedtime, your body might not be ready to wind down for the day when you are.
If getting to the gym to exercise is difficult, try walking. This is a low-impact exercise that can help you drift off to dreamland quickly. Walking outside in nature like in a park or by the beach can also be therapeutic and make transitioning to bedtime easier. If you can’t walk outside due to the weather, invest in a walking pad or treadmill. For a touch of nature, try placing it near a window! It’s best to walk for at least 30 minutes—this will not only help you sleep better, but it is a great first step in improving your cardiovascular fitness.
Stretching and meditation can help you unwind for the day and get deeper sleep that will help your body reset. Stretching exercises like yoga and Pilates combine movement that helps with strength, flexibility, posture, and breath control. All of this can activate the parasympathetic nervous system which can lead to feeling calm and ready for sleep.
If your body is telling you to take a break from exercising or stretching, deep breathing exercises can help you wind down for the night. Sitting in a comfortable position and focusing on taking deep, slow breaths will help clear your mind and alleviate stress.
The “4-7-8” method of breathing is one of the most popular breathing techniques.
The 4: Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
The 7: Hold your breath for 7 seconds
The 8: Exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds like you are blowing out a candle
Avoid caffeine at night. While caffeine might be liquid gold in the morning, drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages at night will make it difficult for you to fall asleep. If you need something hot before bed, try decaffeinated tea, coffee, or other hot drinks. However, you also need to avoid sugary drinks like hot chocolate. If you’ve done any exercising during the day, drinking water before you go to bed will help keep your body hydrated and ultimately help you fall asleep.
Get a mattress that will provide you with the comfort and support you need to get the sleep you deserve. It doesn’t matter how prepared for bed you are, if you’re getting into bed on a mattress that doesn’t provide the support your body needs, you’ll toss and turn all night. At The Mattress Hub, our friendly and professional sales staff will help you choose the best mattress for your sleep needs and budget. We have hundreds of mattresses from top brands like Tempur-Pedic, Beautyrest, Purple, and more. Stop by your local Mattress Hub today and find out how you can change the way you sleep forever.
