Not getting a good nightâs sleep affects your life on a larger scale than we can really state. It impacts your health, your relationships, your concentration, your productivity, your mental wellness, your friendships and your ability to parent your children. We will just come out and say it - you need to prioritise sleep or you are headed for disaster. Unfortunately, we have been socialised to not consider sleep that important. In fact, a lack of sleep is often boasted about, especially in the workplace. Have you ever heard someone say âI did so much work last night, stayed up until 1am finishing this document and was up at 5am today - but at least itâs done!â. People often congratulate that person on their effort - but this effort can be so damaging - not just to their wellbeing but to their job; ironic really!
Your Job And Your Sleep
Most of us work 7 hours a day minimum, on top of everything else weâre required to deal with in our daily lives. After all, thereâs no way you can output at 100% when you havenât slept properly the night before. In fact, youâd be lucky to give even 50% to your job. Whilst some of us may get away with a few bad days here and there, for others chronic bad sleep turns into stress at work which can lead to performance reviews and even termination. Ironically, the worse your performance, the more you will worry at night and wonât sleep. And this in turn affects your performance - the cycle can be endless and is always a downward spiral. But thatâs not going to happen to you, no. Because weâve got just the solution, and it begins with your bed.
The Problem With a Bad Bed
First of all, we need to address the issue with your bed. Are you feeling aches and pains when you wake up? Does your mattress sag and you have trouble falling asleep? Or do you feel like the mattress doesnât support your spine and you canât get comfortable? All of these are signs of a bad bed and we would like to try and help you resolve this. Whilst we sleep, our bodies recover, repairing tissue damage, removing toxins and building new mental pathways in our brain. None of this can take place on a bad bed, not well at least. In fact, bad sleep can lead to memory and concentration problems. Neither of which are good signs for your job, especially if itâs particularly taxing or requires a good memory, as most jobs do.
But thatâs not all. Weakened immune systems are another problem of bad sleep. With the world recently thrown into a bit of chaos over a certain virus, we should all be considering how strong our immune systems are and what we can do to support them. That way if a new variation or two rolls around, weâre ready for them and donât have to lock anything down. Unfortunately the problems with bad sleep donât end there either. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are just a few of the side effects of a bad nightâs sleep.
Choosing a Bed That Youâll Love Sleeping In
So weâve established you need a new bed, but how do you go about choosing one? What even makes a good bed vs a bad bed, other than the quality of sleep you get in it? You could head to your local bed store and see if theyâll let you have a nap to test the bed, but weâve got a better idea for you.
The Adjustable Bed Base EB01Â is the perfect bed for anyone struggling to sleep. This bed is designed for customisable comfort. The back of the bed can be height adjusted from 0 to 60 degrees, allowing you to find the perfect position to read, watch, sleep or relax. No more stacking up pillows for you in order to enjoy a good book. Not only does this help you to sleep, but itâs also great for reducing back pain. We havenât even got to the best part. You can combine two Twin XL beds to form a Split King Bed, which means that both you and your sleeping partner can adjust your bed height separately for better nightâs sleep.
What Can Flexispot Do For You?
Itâs time to treat yourself to the perfect bed. No more nights spent in agony searching for the most comfortable position and no more restless days underperforming in your job. All of that can stay in the past where it belongs. If youâd like to learn more about our ergonomic furniture range, which includes much more than just beds, get in touch with us via phone or email or browse our buyers guide today.