One person who knows the importance of a regular night-time routine is Libby Matthews, one half of popular health guru enterprise Julia & Libby. As a busy cookbook author and mum to baby daughter Maxwell, Libby understands the need for good quality sleep, given its role in health and wellbeing.
Do you have a night-time ritual that helps you to relax before you go to bed?
Every night before bed I remove my make-up, cleanse my face, apply night cream, have a warm shower and drink some peppermint tea. This helps to relax and calm my mind after a busy day.
What one thing do you have to do before you climb into bed that helps you with your sleep?
I always check on my daughter in her cot to make sure she's tucked in and warm.
Have you made any recent changes to your night-time ritual to help you get a better night’s rest?
Not having my nine-month-old baby in my bed. Sleep training has finally paid off and she is almost sleeping through the night, which means I'm not being woken up every two hours.
As an elite athlete at the top of her game, a good night’s sleep is vital for Silver Fern Maria Folau. Maria shares the regular night-time routine she uses to help her nod off after another busy day.
Do you have a night-time ritual that helps you to relax before you go to bed?
I always have a hot drink of some sort. Normally it's either an English or green tea or maybe an indulgent hot chocolate (I'm a big fan of this!). I normally have books or lectures of some sort to read or watch on my phone until I'm feeling tired. Then I call my fiancé to say goodnight and catch some zzzzzs!
What one thing do you have to do before you climb into bed that helps you with your sleep?
A nice long, hot shower. It's a MUST.
Have you made any recent changes to your night-time ritual to help you get a better night's rest?
Getting to bed early is always a good start. My days are always so busy and getting to bed at a decent time can be a struggle. But what has helped me lately is not spending so much time reading on my phone, putting it to sleep mode, shutting my eyes and clearing my head in silence. I find this helpful and get to sleep a lot quicker than before, especially after a hectic day.
Bringing morning rituals into your life can help improve your day, boost your overall well-being and enhance the quality of your sleep. Read through some tips to help a morning routine.
Evening Routines Larissa Carlson, lifestyle blogger and mother shares ways to instil a feeling of calm, instead of chaos, in the time before bed. Explore her routines here.
Sleep is essential for our health and well-being - it is something we all need to keep our hearts, minds and bodies healthy. Your sleep can be improved by making a few simple changes.
Follow our simple 3-step guide to help you get the perfect Sealy sleep.
