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A good nights sleep is increasingly becoming a luxury in our constantly-switched-on, relentlessly connected modern world.

But Swedish people understand the value of rest.

A couple sleeping happily in bed

Benedict explains: “Spending time in nature could help improve sleep as it often has a calming effect.

He adds: “Being outdoors also has other sleep benefits.

Getting natural daylight helps keep your bodys internal clock on track, including when to sleep.

A man and a dog sleeping in hammock in forest

Granted, there’s plenty of accessible nature in Sweden.

Theperfect temperature for sleepingis between 15 to 19C (60 to 67 F).

Located in northern Europe, Sweden has cold winters and milder summers to support this sleep hack.

A woman lying on her back in bed in a jumper, hat and cozy blanket with an eye mask on, sleeping in winter

Stressandanxietyare two major disruptors of quality ZZZs.

How does your environment impact your sleep?

Light pollution, noise levels and air quality, especially in busy cities, can disrupt your circadian rhythm.

A woman sitting on Eight Sleep smart mattress in meditation pose with legs crossed in bedroom with lamp and plant.

Your social environment also plays a role.

A woman laying on her back in bed with white sheets stretching her arms overhead in wooden cabin

Woman sleeping on a white bed

A woman practising yoga in the evenings for better sleep

A woman with dark brown hair lies on her side staring at the back of a white alarm clock that shows the time as 2.30am

A sleep week badge in the corner of a picture that depicts a woman smiling as she is getting more sleep.

A woman with long dark hair falls asleep quickly in a comfy bed dressed with soft white linens

A chocolate Easter egg in pink tin foil next to image of blonde woman in purple star patterned pyjamas struggling to sleep in bed with white sheets

Woman lying down on the bed and smiling feeling comfortable

A woman lying on her side sleeping with a handdrawn thought bubble over her head to show she�s thinking

A woman with short brown hair sitting on bed with white sheets with a glass of green Spirulina smoothie in hand

A woman sits up in bed unable to sleep

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