The Right Pillow and Mattress

Find the right pillow for your sleeping style. For example, if you sleep on your stomach more, find a flatter pillow; keep your head directly on it so as not to strain your neck and head. Get as much help as you can from the experts at the pillow section in stores. And just like pillows, the right mattress that suits your body and sleeping habits is very important! It needs to support your back and spine.

Written by Atika Lim for Shape Singapore.

Badger Balm Sleep Balm (US$6)

This soothing balm can be applied onto your temples and just below your nose to give you that calming and soothing effect before bed.

Pure Spa Natural Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser (US$40)

Add your favourite essential oils or go for ones with a calming effect like chamomile to relax you before bed.

Alila Living Pillow Mist (US$7.94)

With French lavender and chamomile, this pillow mist will have you feeling happy before bed!

A Sleep Playlist

If you’re always using your phone before bed, perhaps it’s best to put it aside and let it play you some lullabies. Curate about 30 minutes worth of calming music for yourself!

Blackout Curtains

If sleeping is difficult for you, perhaps a combination of calming music and scents as well as a blackout curtain can help. Blackout curtains keep sunlight from coming it and you’ll soon be falling asleep!

Philips Wake Up Light with Sunrise Simulation (US$90)

After clocking in some rest, wake up the most natural way with this light from Philips that mimic the way the sun rises.