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Wake up feeling refreshed with these 5 sleep enhancers

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Everyone knows the adverse effects of a bad night’s sleep. Starting the workday feeling sleep-deprived and energy-deficient is a surefire way to reduce productivity at the office and stem enthusiasm for everyday rituals. Ensuring that you awaken refreshed and bright-eyed means taking stock of your current sleeping situation, and exploring ways to make the hours you spend in bed more comfortable and conducive to rest.

Here, we’ve rounded up some accessibly-priced items that may inspire you to rethink your approach to sleep. After all, if it’s true that the average person spends more than 25 years of their life sleeping, few things in life could possibly be more important than aiming for an optimal night’s sleep.

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Zen Bamboo Mattress Pad Cover, Queen
This dual-purpose mattress pad both protects the integrity of the mattress and provides cushioning for enhanced comfort. The key lies in the special blend of soft microfiber and natural bamboo, which combine to regulate body temperature. Deep-fitted pockets ensure that the pad stays put, but high performance doesn’t translate into high maintenance: just machine wash in cold and tumble dry on warm.
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Cushy Form Bolster Pillow for Lumbar
Felled by soreness, injury, or surgery? Keep sleeping tight with this bolster pillow, which provides lumbar and leg support throughout the night. Composed of premium memory foam, this pillow aids stomach, back and side sleepers alike, encouraging blood flow for lower back and legs. Durable, and easy to clean, thanks to the removable cotton cover, this innovative lumbar pillow can be counted on to soothe and support for years to come.
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Microplush Mattress Pad Topper with Deep Fit
Luxurious comfort and low maintenance combine to yield one neat package in the Sleep Restoration Microplush Mattress Pad. A super soft layer between body and mattress lives up to its ‘plush’ name, while the box-stitched, durable construction and deep-fitted pockets ensure that the mattress stays good-as-new for years to come. No special cleaning requirements for his cozy amenity: just machine wash and tumble dry.
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SafeRest Zippered Mattress Cover, Queen
If all-around protection is what’s demanded, the SafeRest Zippered Mattress Protector delivers. No creepy crawlies will make their way into this form-fitting, neatly zippered number. Moisture won’t last long either, thanks to the 100% waterproof terry cotton construction, designed to quickly wick up unwanted spills. Best of all, staying cool with this soft and breathable mattress cover is a breeze, and a quick wash and tumble will keep it feeling fresh as spring.
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EnerPlex Shredded Memory Foam Qu Pillow
Time for some pillow talk. And there’s lots to say about the EnerPlex Shredded Memory Foam Pillow. Like the micro vented polyester and bamboo-derived rayon that combine to form a firm pillow that promises to age without ever coming up flat. Extra shredded memory foam adds a dose of fluffy to firm, and the zippered cover makes it easy to wash and refresh as needed.
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Adequate rest, we know, can dramatically change the complexion of a day, and lead to richer, more meaningful engagement with the world. But proper rest can only begin and end with proper sleep. Paying closer attention to poor sleeping habits and patterns is the key to understanding how and why optimal sleep is more often the exception than the rule.

The products listed above are by no means the only ways of improving and enhancing the sleeping experience; they only illustrate that a few small changes can yield a more restful night—and a brighter day.

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