MY MODARE MOMENT | 04.10.2021

Modare Ultraconforto has ed tips for a good night\'s sleep!

Reminder: sleep plays a vital role in our well-being and throughout our lives.

It's probably nothing new for you to hear that getting the right amount of sleep helps protect and renew your mental, physical, and emotional health. Mental because your mind is more rested (and this reflects on the physical) to cope with the daily demands. Physical because it decreases discomfort in the body that can be generated, for example, by anxiety. Emotional because a bad night's sleep, or lack of it, alters mood.

The Sleep Foundation advises an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for adults. For what reasons? They are many! During sleep, the body works to keep the brain functioning healthily. This is why it is so recommended that children get plenty of sleep, as sleep contributes to growth and development. In fact, women are more prone to have insomnia, or other types of sleep disorders, because of the change of hormones in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. Thus, it is extremely important to pay attention to the rest period and, of course, to any signs that affect this very rewarding process.

And we have prepared tips that you can adhere to at any time to sleep better:

1. try to go to bed as soon as you feel sleepy

It's that simple! To help this process, you can do relaxing activities like reading, listening to a podcast, or using meditation apps (and apps that help you calm down through breathing). If you like to take a nap, try not to do so after 3 pm.

Another thing: you may have already noticed that a little hour extrapolated from your bedtime makes you miss it the next day. The tip is: try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time. This way your brain will know when to go into "sleep mode" instead of letting you down in "airplane mode".

2. Bye bye caffeine, alcoholic beverages, and electronic devices

At least in the hours before bedtime, because, although the effects are varied in the female organism, there is an agreement that all three make people more alert. And don't enjoy any of these treats in your own bed. The same about working!

Let's agree that the bed is for resting, right?

3. Dark and quiet room

And be sure to include cool. If it's impossible to avoid glare, try a sleep mask. To muffle outside sounds, you can listen to white noise or, if it doesn't get in the way, the soft music that is your favorite. We recommend the playlist: Meditation and Relaxation.

4. Practice physical exercises

It is recommended to eat 5 or 6 hours before bedtime, because adrenaline peaks take a while to subside and this can compromise sleep. Not to mention that you may feel a little hungry afterwards, so in general, eat at least 3 hours before going to bed.

5. Consider bringing what's comfy into your closet

We've already told you here on the blog about sensoriality making all the difference in comfy fashion. And that goes for the pajamas, the bed sheets, in short, for all areas of our routine! But what does this have to do with sleeping better? Nowadays, feeling comfortable is essential, to the point that this desire is allied to other ways of well-being, such as chromotherapy - a therapy that uses colors as tools in the search for physical and emotional balance. Shades such as coral, light turquoise, and beige add more tranquility once selected to compose the look.

This search for more well-being is also found in what you wear, which, in addition to the colors associated with the elements of chromotherapy, is elevated through technology. Comfort stitches and protective foam on the heel, or a special insole such as Dry Tech that leaves your feet dry, are options that include Modare Ultraconforto sandals, moccasins, and flats. Avoiding the pain in the region that, as soon as you take off the shoe, can hinder the performance of the remaining tasks of the day - and disturb you at bedtime.

Also read: 8 tips for you to take care of your feet daily

Sleep didn't come?

Remember that the hours before bedtime need to be filled with relaxation and unwinding. With a minimum of stimuli. And here's a suggestion: on the days when sleep doesn't come, choose to leave the room. Spend some time with a quiet activity rather than staying in bed messing on the cell phone or watching TV. If the difficulty is frequent, consult a specialist.