Objective

Identify lifestyle and environmental barriers to sleep, understand how to optimize sleep habits, and learn how mattress choice can mitigate these challenges.

Bullet Point Curriculum

• Healthy Sleep Practices for Better Rest:
  • Maintain consistent bed and wake times, even on weekends, to align with your circadian rhythm.
  • Create a wind-down routine that includes relaxation activities like reading or gentle stretching.
  • Avoid caffeine, heavy meals, and intense physical activity in the evening.
• Common Sleep Barriers:
  • Caffeine and Diet:
    • Caffeine can stay in your system for 6-8 hours, delaying sleep onset.
    • Heavy or spicy meals before bed can lead to discomfort and sleep disruptions.
  • Stress and Mental Clutter:
    • High stress can activate your "fight or flight" response, making it hard to relax.
    • Mindfulness techniques or journaling can help reduce bedtime stress.
  • Environmental Factors:
    • Noise, excessive light, and uncomfortable bedding can prevent restful sleep.
• Optimizing Your Sleep Environment:
  • Keep your room cool (18-21°C / 64-69°F) to support the body’s natural thermoregulation.
  • Use blackout curtains, eye masks, and white noise machines to reduce light and sound disturbances.
  • Maintain clean, breathable bedding to enhance comfort and air quality.
• Connection Between Sleep and Mattress Comfort:
  • A supportive mattress tailored to your body type and sleeping position reduces physical discomfort.
  • Temperature-regulating materials, such as wool, cotton, silk or latex mattresses, help prevent overheating during sleep.
  • Motion-isolating mattresses minimize disruptions from restless bed partners or pets.
• Small Lifestyle Changes for Better Sleep:
  • Exercise regularly, but avoid high-intensity workouts close to bedtime.
  • Avoid screens 1-2 hours before bed to prevent blue light from disrupting melatonin production.
  • Consider a bedtime ritual with relaxing elements like herbal tea, aromatherapy, or calming music.

Table Format Curriculum

Topic	Learning Objectives	Key Points	Sales Application
Healthy Sleep Practices	Learn habits that promote consistent, high-quality sleep	- Maintain regular bedtimes and wake times. - Avoid evening stimulants like caffeine. - Create a relaxing pre-bed routine.	Educate customers on how mattresses can be the foundation of consistent sleep routines, enhancing comfort and relaxation.
Common Sleep Barriers	Recognize lifestyle and environmental challenges to sleep	- Barriers include late caffeine intake, screen use, and stress. - Noisy, bright, or uncomfortable environments disrupt sleep quality.	Highlight features like motion isolation, cooling technology, and hypoallergenic materials to overcome these barriers and create a restful sleep space.
Optimizing Sleep Environment	Understand how to create a sleep-friendly bedroom	- Ideal conditions: Cool, dark, quiet, with comfortable bedding.	Recommend mattresses that regulate temperature, minimize motion transfer, and support the body to align with optimal sleep environments.
Lifestyle Changes for Sleep	Learn actionable steps for improving sleep	- Regular exercise, limiting screen time, and managing stress all improve sleep quality.	Position mattresses as part of a sleep-positive lifestyle, enhancing rest alongside healthy habits like stress reduction and mindfulness practices.
The Role of Mattresses	Understand how the right mattress supports better sleep	- Mattresses reduce physical discomfort and provide temperature regulation. - Supportive designs improve sleep alignment and prevent disruption.	Suggest mattresses tailored to individual sleep concerns (e.g., latex for pressure relief or wool-silk-cotton for cooling) to maximize customer comfort.