The 15^th March 2019 is globally recognised as World Sleep Day – sounds like a dream come true for people who love nothing more than being tucked up by 9pm and lazing around on a Sunday – but World Sleep Day actually has a much more important message about raising awareness on the importance of getting good quality sleep.

Research into the impact of sleep has found that by not getting enough quality sleep for just 1 night negatively impacts memory recall, attention span and learning ability, with 46% of people reporting frequent sleep disturbances also reporting work absence or errors. With this in mind, its not hard to see how the UK loses 200,000 working days and £40 billion per year due to sleep-deprived employees.

So, what can you do?

There are loads of things you can try to help you get a better night’s sleep – Remember, its not enough to get a high quantity of sleep, you also need to make sure you’re getting good quality sleep too! Here are our top tips for getting enough z’s:

1. Try to go to bed at the same time every night: we get it, weekends are for sleeping in, right? Actually, that may be working against you when it comes to getting good quality sleep. Studies have shown that by going to sleep at the same time every night, you fall asleep faster, and have improved cognitive performance during the day.

2. Avoid stimulants late in the day: I know that if I have even a caffeinated cola too late in the day, I’ll be tossing and turning until 3 in the morning. While you may not be as sensitive as that, it’s certainly a good idea to avoid caffeine, nicotine or alcohol late in the day to ensure a good night of undisturbed kip.

3. Make your sleeping area comfortable: that’s right, it may be time to throw that old lumpy mattress you’ve had for 15 years! Make sure you have enough pillows, so your neck is comfortable; you have enough blankets so you’re not too warm or cold, if the room is light try a sleeping mask, and if it is too noisy try ear plugs or a white noise machine.

4. Avoid using your bedroom for anything other than sleep: If you’re anything like me, I love working on my bed – why wouldn’t I want to be comfortable while working hard?! It turns out that this may be harming your chances of a good night’s sleep. By doing activities other than sleeping, your brain may associate your bed as a place where your brain needs to be engaged and working, instead of a place for winding down.

5. Create a bedtime routine: Spend an hour reading, take a relaxing bath, listen to some soothing music or adopt a skincare routine to prepare yourself for sleep. By getting into a routine, you allow your body and mind time to relax before getting into bed.

Can my Hot Tub help me to sleep better?

The short answer is yes, absolutely! Both the temperature and the hydrotherapy jets on a hot tub contribute to:

• Body temperature: your hot tub will raise your body temperature, and when you step out, your body temperature will come down. This raising and subsequent lowering of your temperature puts your body in a perfect state for sleeping – it is recommended that to gain the maximum benefit, you should have a 20-minute session about 2 hours before you go to bed.
• Endorphins: the hydrotherapy action from the jets relieve stress and pain, by stimulating the release of endorphins. These endorphins remain in your system even after you have left the hot tub, and help you relax into a deeper state of sleep.

What’s the Best Hot Tub to help me sleep?

The 7ft square ‘Element’ Hot Tub by Coast Spas has all the benefits of hydrotherapy, relaxation and luxury a Hot Tub can offer. Featuring seating for 5 people, including a head to toe therapy lounger you can sit back and relax while the jets soothe and massage those aches and pains. The lounger is developed as a ‘no-float’ lounge deeper in the bottom area, so you slide right into it comfortably with the added benefits of jets for the hips, and armrests for extra comfort – also featuring jets for the wrists.

The spa also boasts steps into the spa for easy access, bucket seating with multi-level options, drinks holders and wrap around head rests. The exclusive 24” lit waterfall with the Curve raised back design is the largest waterfall available on any Hot Tub, providing a cascade of hot water therapy to soothe those aching shoulders. This waterfall is adjustable and will certainly soak the stress of the day away as the hot water flows over your body. Those suffering to sleep will sure feel relaxed, calm and comfortable after a soak in this Coast Spas Hot Tub!

If you want more information on getting the most out of your sleep, or how to get involved in World Sleep Day, check out the World Sleep Day website. To discover more about how our Hot Tubs can help you achieve a better night’s sleep, download our Buyer’s Guide and get in touch with us to find your perfect Hot Tub match.

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