Updated on November 26th, 2025
AD – PR Product | Occasionally, I struggle with falling and staying asleep. However, in this post, I wanted to share some product suggestions and tips to get a better night’s sleep.
Memory Foam Pillow
Recently, both my partner and I purchased memory foam pillows. The pillows we had were old and had lost their fluff, and I had to continuously try and fluff it to make it comfortable. However, with the memory foam pillow, I do not have to worry about that anymore. The pillow stays its shape, and it is so comfortable to sleep on, regardless of whether I am sleeping on my back or my side. The brand of pillows we bought is WELLPUR, but there are numerous other brands of memory foam pillows, and I would recommend trying one out.
Silk Pillowcase
Last year, I was gifted the Calidad Home silk pillowcase, which I included in my Mother’s Day Gift Guide. The pillowcase is made from 100% mulberry silk, and it is naturally hypoallergenic and free from harmful chemicals. The pillowcase is so soft, and it helps me have a good night’s sleep. The silk also makes my hair less frizzy in the morning, which is another good benefit of the pillowcase. If you have not already, I definitely recommend trying out a silk pillowcase to see if it can help you have a better night’s sleep. Furthermore, you can look into getting a cooling comforter if you get warm and struggle to fall asleep at night.
IDentity Lingerie PJs
I was gifted both the Japanese black satin pyjamas and the pink satin and lace dressing gown from IDentity Lingerie. The black pyjama set includes a long-sleeve shirt and matching trousers. The pyjamas are available in sizes S-XXL as well as custom sizing. They are also available in 6 other colors, including blush pink, gold, green, navy, purple, and white. The pyjamas are so soft, and I ordered the size XL. The pyjamas were big enough to fit me with room to spare, and they were comfortable to wear. The dressing gown is full-length with long sleeves and features lace trim. The dressing gown is available in XS-S, M-L, XL-XXL, and custom sizing and length as well. Like the pyjama set, the dressing gown is so soft and comfortable to wear. I also love the detailing on the sleeves.
I also wanted to share a little background on IDentity Lingerie. They are based in Lincolnshire, UK, and they make ethical and sustainable nightwear and lingerie for all body types. The nightwear and lingerie are high-quality and have a more comfortable fit. IDentity Lingerie also ships worldwide!
WellBeSleep Shots
I was also gifted 3 fruit shots from WellBeSleep. The shots use organic as well as natural ingredients, including lemon balm extract to help you wind down and get better rest. The shots are available in these 3 flavors:
- Apple, Beetroot, and Ginger – I am not the biggest fan of ginger, so this was my least favorite shot out of the 3. However, I could still drink it.
- Apple and Blueberry – this flavor was my favorite, and it tasted delicious!
- Apple, Turmeric, and Elderflower – I love elderflower, so I was excited to try this one. It tasted good, and it was my second favorite flavor.
If you do like fruit juices, it may be worthwhile giving the WellBeSleep shots a try!
Have a Consistent Nighttime Routine
Now I wanted to include some tips. I find it beneficial to go to bed around the same time. I aim for 10:30 PM as I have to be up in the morning at 6:30 AM to get my daughter ready for school. Going to bed around the same time helps create a consistent sleeping schedule. Before I go to bed, I will go through my nighttime routine of brushing my teeth, doing my evening skincare routine, and getting a glass of water to drink. You can also do bedtime yoga or meditation to help your body and mind relax before bed.
Do Small Tasks in the Evening
In the mornings, I make my daughter’s breakfast and lunch and get her dressed for school. I find that cleaning her lunch boxes and water bottle and picking out her clothes the evening before is helpful. Otherwise, I could be worried that I do not have enough time in the morning and will be late for school. I also pick out clothes for myself the evening before, so I do not have to go digging through my dresser for something to wear.
When I have my Danish classes, I make sure my school bag is packed the evening before, too. I do not want to forget anything in the morning between dropping off my daughter and getting breakfast for myself. Furthermore, you can also make a to-do list for the next day so you do not forget anything you have to do. These small tasks do not take that long to do, but in the mornings when you are limited in time, doing the tasks in the evening makes the morning less hectic, and you can also relax when you are getting ready for bed. But do not forget to do some relaxing tasks before bed, too! For example, doing something that calms the brain, such as playing a game of Sudoku before bed, or even reading a book.
Separate Your Workspace from Your Bedroom
One of my favorite classes in university was my introduction to psychology class, as my professors were fantastic, and I learned a lot of practical information. One of those pieces of information is the importance of separating your workspace from the bedroom. If you are constantly working in your bed, your brain will associate the bed with working. Then, when it comes time to go to sleep, you may find it difficult to fall asleep. The bedroom should be a place where you can relax, and if you can, consider where you are working and the effects it may have on your sleep.
Another practical bit of information I learned is that if you cannot sleep, get up instead of forcing yourself to try to fall asleep. If you stay in bed, it reinforces the idea in your brain that the bed is a place for tossing and turning and being awake. By getting up, you are instead reinforcing that the bed is for sleeping. When you get up, you can do a low-impact activity such as reading, meditating, or listening to quiet music. Then, when you start feeling sleepy, you can go back to bed. For more suggestions on how to get a better night’s sleep, you can read Joanna Victoria’s post on 4 Ways to Relax Before Bedtime.
These are some really great tips to help get a better night sleep. Due to my Fibromyalgia sometimes I don’t always have the best nights sleep. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips!
Lauren
Thanks! I’m sorry to hear you don’t always have the best nights of sleep.
Silk pillowcase for the win! I have started with a silk pillow case a couple of years ago and never looked back! Those shots look so good – need to get my hands on some!
That’s great to hear you use a silk pillow case too! They were good & I feel like they did help me fall asleep!
Amazing and helpful tips! Thank you so much for sharing these. xx Penny
Thanks! I’m glad you think they’re helpful!
I still haven’t tried a silk pillowcase and so want to. Will get me one soon. I really the idea of those black silk pj’s, I wonder how comfy they were. I haven’t heard of fruit shots before. And I agree to get off the bed because you only feel restless without actually falling asleep. Loved the lingerie review. Xx
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I definitely recommend a silk pillowcase!
The silk pjs are sooo soft & comfy & they’re great to wear to bed or if you’re spending the day at home.
The fruit shots were delicious & I actually did feel sleepy after drinking them!
Yes for sure! Luckily I often don’t have trouble falling asleep, but when I do, I go into the living room until I start feeling tired again.
Thank you!
I like your post. I recently bought memory foam pillows. This is very comfortable. Thanks for sharing another way.
Thanks! That’s great you bought a memory foam pillow too!
These are alla amzing tips! I have struggled with sleep for so long. Memory foam pillow helped, but what helped me more was a round one. Also, I work from my bedroom, so really need to change that, thanks for sharing x
Thank you! That’s good a round pillow helped you sleep better & it is good to have a separate workspace that isn’t in the bedroom!
Great tips! I live by my memory foam and silk pillow case. I recently heard the tip too about getting up if you can’t sleep, and it’s something I need to practice! I often have trouble sleeping, but I find reading a book before bed is a calming and relaxing tip to help me!
Thank you! That’s awesome you have a memory foam pillow & silk pillow case too! That’s wonderful you read a book before bed!
The frustrating thing is I know I need to create an actual nighttime routine but I just don’t stick to anything for very long. Curious about the fruit shots, how long before bed did you drink them, did you feel like they made any difference?
I understand about not being able to stick to a routine for long, but it is helpful having a nighttime routine!
I drank them about an hour before bed & I did start feeling sleepy!
I work nights and sleep during the day, so am always looking for ways to get better sleep. I’m so intrigued by the WellBeSleep shots. I’ve never heard of anything like them before. One of my go-to tips for sleep, which you shared, is to have a routine. I find it so helpful to have set things I do which make me know I’m heading to sleep soon.
I drank the shots before I went to bed & I actually did start feeling sleepy so I think they did help.
That’s great you have a routine too!
I do have a very old memory foam pillow (it definitely needs an upgrade), so I am going to add that onto my list of things I need! Also I have not heard of the WellbeSleep shots before so I do want to look into them as well, thank you for sharing x
You definitely should get a new memory foam pillow! WellBeSleep also has a chocolate bar!
You’re welcome!
That nightwear is so cute! You have got to be comfortable and cosy. I have a weighted blanket, a slumber pillow and a lavender essential oil pillow mist as well as this works spray. These are some really great suggestions to help improve sleep. Thank you for sharing your suggestions.
Lauren
Thank you! I’ve always wanted to get a weighte blanket & a lavender essential oil pillow mist sounds great!
I have IDentity Lingerie pyjamas and I love how comfortable and soft they are! I really want to try a memory foam pillow as I’ve heard good things about how they help you to sleep better x
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I agree the pjs are so comfy! I definitely recommend a memory foam pillow! They’re really comfortable & once I fall asleep, I usually stay asleep
These are such brilliant tips.
Those pyjamas are lush. 💛
Thanks & the pjs are so comfy!
Being organised before you go to sleep definitely helps. Good suggestions,
Thank you & for sure!
Separating my workspace from my bedroom, having a nighttime routine, and sleeping on a comfortable pillow have all really helped me get a better night’s sleep. I also swear by diffusing lavender essential oils, yoga and meditation before bed, and sometimes a calming tea! Getting a good night of sleep is so important in order to have a good day!
That’s wonderful to hear you seperate your workspace & you have a nighttime routine & a comfy pillow! I’ll have to look into getting some lavender essential oils & yes having a cup of tea like chamomile before bed is helpful too.
This is such a fun and good post! A nighttime routine is indeed a great way, I always read a bit before going to sleep. Really liked reading it and I will see if I can find those fruit juices!
Thank you! I agree having a nighttime routine is great & that’s nice you read before bad!
I’ve tried the shots before and loved them. But I’m also a big believer in lavender oil and it’s always worked a treat for me when on vacation where I find it very difficult to get rest.
That’s great you loved the shots! I’ll definitely have to look into getting some lavender oil & that’s wonderful it helps you rest on vacation
I need to get myself a new memory foam pillow! I had one a while back and loved it. My boyfriend has since stolen it but it was going a little misshaped (it wasn’t a very good quality one!) so thanks for the reminder!
You definitely need to get you a new one! Haha
Good tips! I need to do all these for a better sleep. I wish the Well Be Sleep drink is available in Malaysia. Those drinks look so good. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! The Well Be Sleep drinks contain lemon balm which is known to having a calming effect, so maybe you can look for products that contain lemon balm there.
Great tasks, good idea to do small tasks in the evening instead of long and difficult tasks before going to sleep.
Thanks! & also doing the small tasks makes it so you don’t have to be stressed in the mornings
My sleep is so messed up at the moment, I just can’t seem to stay asleep. Which is unusual for me. Normally, once I’m asleep, I stay asleep. The only hard part was getting to sleep in the first place.
I’ve used a memory foam pillow for the best part of a decade, and I would recommend them, especially if you’re a side sleeper. I’d never considered using silk pillow cases though, so I might look into that, if the costs are reasonable.
How are the shots meant to help you sleep?
I’m sorry to hear you’re having a hard time staying asleep & I hope you’ll be able to figure out why & what you can do to help.
Silk pillow cases vary in prices. The one I have was £50, but I know there are some around £20.
The shots contain lemon balm which has a calming effect, reduces mild anxiety & helps sleep onset.
I have a memory foam pillow and it’s one of the best things ever, I try to take it with me when I go on staycations are no other pillow compares. Love those silk PJS, I bet they’re so comfortable x
That’s great you have a memory foam pillow! I’m going to have to start taking mine with me too
The pjs are so comfortable!!!
What a lovely post. 🤗 Great suggestions to get a good night’s rest. Keeping consistency will definitely help. Keeping your work separate from your bedroom is important. It’s helpful to not look at screens before bedtime too. Thank you for sharing. ☺️
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Thank you! Yes having a consistent routine & a separate workspace is helpful! I’m not the best at limiting screen time before bed, but it is helpful too!
These are all great ways to help get a better night’s sleep. A good pillow and comfy pj’s make a huge difference! I’d love to give those organic WellBeSleep shots a try too! I’ve been getting into a routine of going to bed at the same time and it’s been so helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! Yes I’m so glad we got new pillows because it really does make a difference! That’s great to hear a routine has been helpful for you!
These are all such great tips for getting a better nights sleep. I always struggle with this so thank you for sharing these recommendations!
Thanks & I hope some of the tips were helpful!
Routine is key, I’m crap at cutting out screen time and separating work space from rest space 😩
I’m not the best at cutting out screen time either, but having a routine & not working/being on my laptop in the bedroom is helpful