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Changing our mattress to increase productivity

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We are always looking for ways to increase productivity in the work we do and in the businesses we run. Changing our mattress can have a surprising positive impact. This is because the amount of sleep and the quality of sleep we get each night is vital to our mental focus, our endurance, and our mood. Mental focus can be fractured when we are sleeping poorly because our powers of concentration are lowered when we are tired. Endurance, our physical capacity to sustain work, is lessened when we do not get enough rest. Our mood, which influences our mind set, can plummet when we are exhausted.

The mattress we currently have may not be right for us. It might be old and no longer give adequate support. It might be the wrong support, either too soft or too hard. It may even be that our mattress is not large enough for our needs. Changing our mattress can solve these problems and allow us to get a good nights sleep. This can have a very positive increase to our levels of productivity.

This Snuggle-Pedic orthopedic mattress is a great choice. It offers a flex-support memory foam that is very comfortable. This has extra support for or back, making it great for those who need more comfort in the lumbar area. There is a patented airflow transfer system that keeps this mattress cool. This will give us a just right amount of both firmness and softness, allowing us a deep and relaxing sleep.
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The box spring provides support for the mattress. We might not consider this part very much, but due to its proximity to the floor, it is a good idea to keep the box springs protected. This SafeRest Premium is a 100% waterproof protector. This will protect us from dust mites, bed bugs, and other agents that can annoy us or create problems with our allergies. This protector offers six sides of protection and a micro-zipper that protects against all stages of bed bugs.
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Now that we have the box spring protected it is time to defend the mattress. The Zen Bamboo mattress protector is completely waterproof but also offers a cool and comfortable sleep. It is made with a bamboo sourced, breathable rayon fabric. This will give us six sides of protection from moisture, provide a cool surface, and also provide noiseless comfort. The mattress protector will keep safe the investment we have placed in our new mattress.
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This Park Hotel Collection gives two inches of down-alternative feather bed softness. This offers an overly firm mattress a just right amount of softness for our pressure points. It has a high quality construction that stays in place with a double-needle baffle box design. This makes it strong and durable. The mattress topper is easy to take care of and can be laundered just like sheets. Another thing about mattress protectors, they can transform old mattresses and provide needed support. This might be a great idea if we are reluctant to purchase a new mattress.
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Once we have the mattress, the box spring and mattress protectors, and the mattress topper sorted out we still need more.  We will want to make sure what we put on top of the mattress is luxurious and high quality. This Italian Luxury quatrefoil duvet cover has an eye catching beauty. It is ultra-soft, with a double brushed microfiber construction. It is also easy to take care of and can be machine washed in cold water without any worries of fading or wrinkles. This is bright and comfortable and will be a fitting match to our new mattress.
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When we change our bed we will change our sleeping habits and this extra rest will bring a vast improvement to our mental focus, endurance, and mood, and these changes will improve our productivity.

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