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To get good quality sleep, I always recommend investing in thebest mattress.

But I’m also being realistic it’s mid-January, a new mattress might not be on the cards.

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What is Blue Monday?

Add some light to your mornings

Waking up in the darkis difficult.

For a free alternative, try turning the ceiling light on when your alarm goes off.

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It can give you a little more motivation to start the day, even on Blue Monday.

While reading won’t guarantee a stress-free night, it can quiet the mind to help you drift off.

Consider adding some pillows but not under your head.

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Apillow between your kneesand apillow hugged to your chestcan help you maintain a comfortable side sleeping position.

Mess creates stress, while a tidy space is much more soothing.

Get cozy

Soothing sounds can help our brain wind-down and switch over to sleep mode.

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There’s plenty offree white noise for sleepavailable online, from babbling brooks to whirring fans.

you’re free to listen to them during the night, or integrate them into your pre-bed routine.

Or craft your ownASMR soundscape, using sounds you associate with contentment and happiness.

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And if you really want a cozy sleep set up, consider purchasing a weighted blanket.

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