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Image: Kensington White\/Grey bedding, Dusk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n You may be working from home, you may be self isolating – either way, it may feel like an excuse for longer lie-ins, frequent naps and late nights.<\/p>\n However, if you’d rather not disrupt your sleep routine during this time, DUSK<\/a> has teamed up with\u00a0Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence<\/a> to offer some top tips for maintaining your sleep health.<\/p>\n Image: Sweetpea & Willow\u00a0<\/em><\/p> Your new work commute may be from your bed to a desk, but there’s no reason not to maintain your old schedule. “You might feel tempted to hit snooze and stay in bed until the moment you need to log on, but sticking to your usual routine will help you feel fresh and stay productive,” explains Dr Frankie.<\/p>\n Image: Dusk<\/em><\/p>\n Your body needs to drop 1 to 2\u00b0C to initiate sleep, so consider opening a window an hour before bedtime if you’ve had the heating cranked up all day. Dr Frankie also explains your choice of bedding can help: “100% cotton bedding has temperature regulating properties that can help improve the quality of your sleep.”<\/p>\n Image:\u00a0\u00a0Daria Shevtsova from Pexel<\/em><\/p> You want your brain to associate your bed with sleep, so avoid working in bed, as comfortable as it may be.<\/p>\n Image:\u00a0Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush<\/em><\/p>\n “A quick nap can increase focus, alertness, and creativity, but it\u2019s easy to nap for a little longer than intended. Stick to a maximum of 30 minutes to avoid feeling groggy and sluggish,” says Dr Frankie.<\/p>\n Image: Oak Furnitureland\u00a0<\/em><\/p> Creating a zen, calm bedroom<\/a> is key to getting a good night’s sleep – from colour and scent all the way down to fresh bedding. “Bedding should be washed weekly to keep your sleeping environment hygienic, while ironing your sheets will kill off any remaining bacteria and help your bedding to feel like new.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\nStick to your routine<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAdvertisements<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/figure><\/div>\nGet the temperature right<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDon’t work from bed<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAdvertisements<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNap, but only for short times<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCreate a sleep sanctum<\/h3>\n
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