Ever lay down at night exhausted only for your brain to decide it’s gong to remember everything you’ve ever said or done in great detail.
Yeah, join the club.
It’s no surprise that 87% of adults struggle to sleep, with 75% wishing they could get more sleep than they do.
Luckily a survey by Slumerdown has revealed the top things most likely to send an adult to dreamland.
They polled over 2,000 adults and discovered that a dark room, the sound of rain and a game of cricket are all likely to send adults to sleep. A ticking clock, a long game of Monopoly and perhaps controversially, watching a Star Wars film also feature in the list.
A freshly made bed is also key to a good nap, especially if it’s luxury bedding. Cuddles, blankeys and a hot water bottle also help (and sound ideal).
Some impractical examples included writing an essay, powerpoint presentations and work meetings. The Antiques roadshow also featured. Harsh.
Here’s the full list for the next time you struggle to get some shut eye.
- A dark room
- A freshly made bed
- Luxury bedding
- Reading a book
- A large meal
- A cuddle
- A hot bath
- A fleecy blanket
- A hot water bottle
- The sound of a TV show in the background
- The sound of rain
- Your hair/arm/back being stroked
- Watching a long film
- A warm office
- Sitting on a train
- Sitting in a car
- Smell of lavender
- Work meetings
- A ticking clock
- A cat purring
- Political party broadcasts
- Classic music
- Cricket
- Powerpoint presentations
- Reality TV
- A burning candle
- Golf
- Camomile tea
- Snooker
- Herbal tea
- A Star Wars film
- Formula One
- College or university lectures
- An episode of Downton Abbey
- Match of the Day
- Question Time
- A long game of Monopoly
- The shipping forecast on Radio 4
- Shopping channels
- The Antiques Roadshow
- A Lord of the Rings film
- Revising for an exam
- Prime Minister’s Questions
- Horse racing on the TV
- Final Score/Soccer Saturday (Football results programmes)
- Whale music
- Newsnight
- Reading with a child/listening to a child read
- Incense
- Writing an essay
