Are you too stressed TO SLEEP?

If the festivities are giving you restless nights, try these clever tricks to help you nod off - and stay there!

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Christmas can be fun, but it's also one of the most busy and stressful times of the year, so it's no wonder that we might encounter sleep problems. 'Many people struggle to sleep due to worries manifesting at night,' says sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan. Here's what you can do to help yourself.

Move in the morning

We know that exercise is good for relieving stress, but it's the movement you do first thing that could benefit your body and mind at night. Working out at 7am could help you get a better night's sleep, found one study*. Early exercisers saw a 10% drop in blood pressure, slept longer and had more beneficial sleep cycles compared to those who worked out at 1pm or 7pm.

Sort your space

A cluttered bedroom could be adding unnecessary stress. 'A comfortable, healthy environment will help promote deep, restful sleep,' says Neil Robinson, sleep expert at Emma mattresses. Choose breathable bed linen, have soft, low lighting, and scent your room with lavender before you hit the hay.

Ditch the coffee