VMFS franchisee Ray Westman

More than 60 percent of adults report not regularly getting the recommended eight hours of sleep, and one of the primary reasons seems to be stress. While some stress may be unavoidable, there are a few easy steps you can take to get a better night’s sleep and break the stress cycle.

Experts say it’s important to evaluate your sleep environment and develop healthier bedtime habits. In the bedroom, nothing has a greater impact on quality of sleep than the bed. On average, we spend a third of our lives there, so taking a closer look at the mattress is an important first step toward getting more Zs.

“The right sleep set is key to getting a restful and rejuvenating night’s sleep,” said Ray Westman, owner of three Verlo Mattress Factory Stores. “That’s why we take the time to ask questions, determine each individual or couple’s sleep needs and then custom match the mattress set that will provide a comfortable night’s sleep.”

Increased tossing and turning, neck or back pain and stiffness could be a sign it’s time for a new mattress that provides better body support.

Verlo’s Craftsman-Direct method allows showrooms to personalize sleep sets that are handmade on site, eliminating the middleman for a superior product at competitive prices. Dedicated mattress experts at Verlo ask a series of questions as part of a comfort test to determine customers’ preferences toward a softer or firmer mattress, and find out if there are any nighttime problems.

“Our sleep experts provide personalized service and help customers make an educated purchase,” Westman said. “We offer a 60-Day Comfort Guarantee and pride ourselves on creating a quality sleep set that’s right.”

Additional Tips for Better Sleep

In addition to the bed, there are a few other key elements that can work together to give you a better night’s sleep. The Better Sleep Council recommends the following tips to avoid chronic sleep problems:

• Give yourself permission to go to bed ⬠make sleep a priority and put away the â¬Sto-doâ¬? list.
• Unwind earlier in the evening ⬠tackle distractions several hours before bedtime.
• Develop a sleep ritual ⬠creating a familiar routine signals your body to settle down for the night.
• Keep regular bedtime hours ⬠going to bed and rising at the same time each day keeps your biological clock in check.
• Create a restful place to sleep ⬠a cool, dark room that is free of noise is best.
• Exercise regularly to relieve daily stress ⬠donâ¬"t workout close to bedtime or youâ¬"ll be too energized to sleep.

“Healthier sleep habits and a mattress that fits your body’s curves along the head, neck, shoulders, lower back, knees and ankles can help you get more restful sleep,” added Westman. “In fact, we consistently get feedback from people who have never slept better after replacing their old, worn-out mattress.”