A study of 2,000 adults found that 60% currently feel deprived of a good night’s sleep, with 5% getting the recommended eight hours a night or more.
But 38% of all adults blamed nighttime awakenings for getting less sleep than they’d like.
The average person wakes up three times a night, 84% of those who do have trouble falling asleep again.
It also emerged that 32% find they sleep better when they dream, while 21% say it has a negative impact on their sleep quality.
Sleep expert Dr Kat Lederle, who partnered with sleep brand Silentnight, which commissioned the research, said: ‘When we don’t get enough sleep or quality sleep , this can have a huge ripple effect for the next day. .
“This is especially the case when you have a busy life with little time for me.”
Lucy Atherton of Silentnight added: “Sleep is such an important part of our lives. Where we sleep makes a huge difference in how we sleep.
“It could be the layout of your bedroom, the things you do in the space before you go to bed, or just the mattress you sleep on and its age.
“Furthermore, lack of sleep not only impacts work productivity, academic performance, and overall health, but also has a profound effect on our family life.”
Britons use a variety of tactics to try and fall asleep
The study also found that 28% blame the initial struggle to fall asleep in the first place as the cause of their poor night’s sleep, with the average adult taking 19 minutes to fall asleep.
While 84% will try various things to fall asleep, counting sheep is one of the most traditional methods of falling asleep.
Other common tactics include reading a book, deep breathing, and pausing devices before bed.
But some rely on less conventional solutions such as wrapping themselves in their duvet, but also tensing and relaxing their muscles.
In order to get the best night’s sleep possible, four out of ten people need a dark room, while 81% believe their mattress affects their quality of sleep.
More than a third (35%) like being snuggled up under the duvet to help them sleep, and 26% prefer having more than one pillow.
The study, conducted via OnePoll, also highlighted the positive impact of feeling well rested, including being in a better mood, feeling more energized and being more productive.
Following the findings, Silentnight teamed up with Denise van Outen to light up the London skyline with sheep.
It comes after Dr Kat Lederle said 25 is the approximate number of sheep an average person has to count per minute when trying to fall asleep.
Dr. Kat Lederle added, “Finding the right mattress for your unique sleep needs is extremely important to ensure you get the right level of support and get the best quality sleep.
“If you are unsure of your personal sleep needs, you can use Silentnight’s online sleepunique tool; an intelligent algorithm that uses your body measurements and sleeping habits to recommend your perfect mattress.
Silentnight is looking for the UK’s sleepiest family – to enter, head to the brand’s website.
20 Common Methods People Use To Fall Asleep
1. Read a book
2. Close your eyes and imagine things
3. Wrap yourself in your duvet
4. Watch TV
5. Actively trying to clear your mind
6. Deep Breathing
7. Take a break from devices before bed
8. Drink a hot drink before bed
9. Lying down for at least half an hour before trying to fall asleep
10. Warm up your feet
11. Use a hot water bottle
12. Count sheep
13. Tense and relax your muscles
14. Count your breaths
15. Meditate
16. Stretch
17. Listen to white noise
18. Drink milk before bed
19. Countdown
20. Write things down
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Source: www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-05-17 17:01:28
