Nostalgia is a big trend right now; just ask anyone wearing low-rise noughties jeans. And it turns out that indulging in nostalgia isn’t just about refreshing your wardrobe. According to experts, going back to your childhood bedtime routine, both physically and mentally, might be a good method for improving your sleep. If you’re struggling to drift off, and even the best mattress can’t help, a hit of nostalgia could be the key to better sleep.
“We’ve seen from our research that nostalgia typically involves positive emotions and feelings of warmth, happiness, and comfort associated with past experiences,” says Theresa Schnorbach, the leading Sleep Expert at mattress brand Emma Sleep. Studies have shown that it’s these feelings of comfort, brought on by nostalgia, that might induce a more restful sleep in adults.
