Lenor Sleep Challenge Giveaway 14th Jan

Sleep escapes me at the moment, I am fully aware of some of the reasons, some I can deal with,some will take time to manage.

So when Lenor asked if I would like to take part in a sleep challenge, I yawned ;) and  said yes, oh yes please!! 

My sleep is hampered by many things but new research by Lenor has found that a staggering 83% of Brits go on to have an unproductive day if they’ve not slept in clean, fresh bed sheets and 71% claim that sleeping in fusty sheets makes them unhappy.

Unfortunately for most, a mere 5% of people feel that the clean, freshly washed feeling of newly laundered bed sheets lasts for more than a couple of days. Lenor gives fabric up to seven times longer lasting freshness by releasing scent through touch to keep them fresh and fragrant for longer - helping turn Fresh Sheet Day into Fresh Sheet Week!

Sammy Margo

Lenor sent me a sleep guide to fill in for a week.  Lenor's  had a sleep expert Sammy Margo analyse the results This covered not only length of time asleep, but how often I awoke, what my routine before bed was, worries that were affecting sleep, plus any disturbances that affected it. Importantly how I felt when I awoke.Here are Sammy's findings

Jo Bryan

Busy looking after everyone else …….but not herself.

As a full time carer, Jo is never not at work.

With her grandmother living with her and what with worrying about her Mum and other family, she doesn't really get a chance to switch off.

How can she make some time for herself whilst still ‘caring’?

Tips

Jo needs to:

• Set some time aside for a bedtime routine which may include a warm relaxing bath with lavender , some calming music and a sleepy snack
• Try to start the bedtime routine and hour before bedtime
• Try to get to bed a little earlier even if it means just being in bed and resting
• Set a ‘caffeine cut off ‘time after lunch
• Take some time during the day to go for a walk around the block and if that’s not possible just get out into the fresh air for a short while
• Try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity even if it’s broken into 3 chunks of 10 minutes, stair climbing, and housework count.
• Consider buying noise cancelling ear plugs to get some respite from the noisy street and snoring husband-but you will still be able to hear your grandmother and high frequencies such as an alarm clock
• Freshen room with lavender/camomille or wash your clothes using Lenor
• Try placing a pillow between your legs to help optimise your sleep position and help reduce your back pain

It is very interesting to see that in print , 'busy looking after everybody but herself' I really need to do all of these as I am three months in to my caring role and want to continue to do it well, plus function in all other areas.

Some are very easy to do immediately, cutting caffeine, buying earplugs and camomile room spray are happening from now. 

Lenor sent me a sleep sack to further help, the items are proving very beneficial. I have one to giveaway to a lucky reader too.

Sleep sack

Sammy Margo's The Good Sleep Guide -the book is packed with really great tips and looks at your sleeping environment and common sleep disorders.

A Delta Sleep System CD- Delta sleep is the most important part of sleep and this CD helps you achieve this

A Can't Sleep Write Now diary. Great for writing down all things preventing sleep and full of prompts for creative writing and thoughts.

Hot Chocolate to swap for the caffeine.

An adorable mug apt for me 'Go away I'm blogging'

A Pillowcase with a message from  Lenor 

Washout fabric pens for doodling thoughts on my pillowcase, easily washed out!

A personalised eye mask (Please note the prize eye mask will not be personalised)

Lenor Pink Topaz and Magnolia- This has been lovely, all my sheet have been washed in this gorgeous softener, it does indeed last all week,this particular fragrance is so delicate and restful too. My cushions and curtains have been freshened using it and the bedroom does have a really relaxing light aroma.

Prize pack, contents may vary.

So if you want to be sleeping like a baby very soon, fill in the easy peasy rafflecopter.

Ends 3rd January

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 Disclosure I was given  free products listed above. I was under no obligation to receive the samples or talk about this company. I get no additional benefits for talking about the product or company.