A woman who lives on an island near the North Pole has detailed the various sleeping tricks she uses to get a full night’s rest even when the sun is shining brightly.
Cecilia Blomdahl, 34, originally from Sweden, lives in Longyearbyen, on the Norwegian island of Svalbard, inside the Polar Circle, with her boyfriend, Christoffer Sporcken, and their Finnish Lapphund, Grim.
The couple resides in a wooden chalet and regularly posts about their life living in extreme seasons on Cecilia’s YouTube channel, where she reveals how she deals with 24/7 daylight and darkness that occurs 24 hours a day throughout the year.
He recently surprised people on the web by raving about the Scandinavian sleeping method, in which couples sleep with two small duvets instead of one large one, as well as sharing that leaving the duvets in the snow helps them “cool down,” ensuring you get the best nap of your life.
Cecilia Blomdahl, 34, originally from Sweden, lives in Longyearbyen, on the Norwegian island of Svalbard, inside the Polar Circle, with her boyfriend.
She has detailed the various bedding tricks she uses to get a good night’s rest even when the sun is shining brightly.
He recently surprised people on the web by raving about the Scandinavian sleeping method, in which couples sleep with two small duvets instead of one large one.
In a clip published for her Youtube channeldetailed her tips for sleeping while outside in the bright sun, even though it was 7:30 p.m.
“Although it is night, I am taking my sheets outside because a big snow storm is coming. You have seen me take my comforter out to hang it outside on my railing in all times and seasons, in the middle of the sun. dark polar night or on a frigid winter day or during the bright sunshine of Polar Day,” he said.
“I never miss a chance to freshen my sheets.”
The cameraman also revealed that many people often wondered why he left his bedding in the snow.
He noted that it was “extremely common” in Sweden, adding that by hanging the sheets outside, you not only “refresh them” but also make them smell like “cold, fresh air.”
The cameraman added: “This is something my Swedish mother always did, I remember she always took out our duvet.” We lived a little outside the city, in the country, so she would hang them from the railing.
She explained that this “helps naturally disinfect and deodorize the duvet, eliminating lingering odors and bacteria.”
In addition to helping disinfect the duvet, it also prolongs its lifespan, according to the videographer.
The cameraman revealed that many people often wondered why he left his bedding in the snow.
He noted that it was “extremely common” in Sweden, adding that by hanging the sheets outside, you not only “refresh them” but also make them smell like “cold, fresh air.”
He explained that this “helps naturally disinfect and deodorize the duvet by eliminating lingering odors and bacteria.”
Cecilia also revealed that cold air helped people fall asleep and shared that babies are often left outside to sleep.
“Even in kindergarten, children sleep outside at nap time in almost all types of weather, it is very common to have to provide the school with additional outdoor sleeping clothes so that your child can take their daily nap outdoors in constant temperatures down to -13 degrees,” Cecilia said.
‘This Nordic tradition of allowing children to nap outdoors is deeply rooted in culture and practical considerations. This practice is believed to have numerous benefits for the health and well-being of children. ‘
In addition to airing out sheets in the snow, Cecilia suggested people follow the Scandinavian sleep method, which she revealed helped “sleep enthusiasts.”
The method got its name because the practice is most common in the countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
These are couples having their own double duvet, rather than sharing one.
Cecilia showed her followers how to perfect the method.
To configure your bed in the Scandinavian style, you will need to start by adding a fitted sheet.
Then you’ll skip the top sheet and add two twin comforters on top.
Cecilia also revealed that cold air helps people fall asleep and shared that babies were often left outside to sleep.
Cecilia showed her followers how to perfect the Scandinavian sleep method
Overlap the comforters in the middle of the bed so that about a quarter of the blankets hang over the edge; This is to ensure that each person is in the middle of their duvet when sleeping; Finish the method by adding lots of pillows.
The method helps solve many sleep problems that couples face; First of all, avoid constant fights over blankets.
The sleep ‘trick’ helps stop the blanket tugging that keeps you and your partner tossing and turning all night.
Studies They have found that sleeping in the same bed with your partner and with only one duvet can cause 30 percent more sleep interruptions.
It also helps partners feel comfortable with different temperatures.
Cecilia said: “I can’t stress enough how amazing this is and this is really the heart of the Scandinavian sleep method, having one means you can regulate the temperature according to how you like to sleep.”
Studies have found that sleeping in the same bed with your partner and with only one comforter can cause 30 percent more sleep interruptions.
This is the best method for couples who feel safe sharing a bed with their partner, but don’t love the idea of ​​being too close all night.
With the Scandinavian method, couples can still have the comfort of sleeping in the same bed without sharing the blanket.
Instead of forcing yourself or your partner to make compromises because you’re too cold or too hot, each of you can choose the weight or material of your comforter or choose not to sleep with it one night so you can remove the sheets. or wrap yourself. up like a donkey.
And of course, it helps establish personal space between you and your partner. And you can get in or out of bed as many times as you want during the night without disturbing your partner.
This is the best method for couples who feel safe sharing a bed with their partner but don’t love the idea of ​​being too close all night.
It also helps improve your health as well as investigation has shown that fragmented sleep can affect your mood, affect physical and cognitive functioning, and even cause high blood pressure and heart problems.
According to a 2017 report According to the Sleep Council, 25 percent of people get poor sleep thanks to their partner. Whether that means you’re up all night tossing and turning or playing tug-of-war with the sheets, you’re constantly losing sleep. dream.
With the Scandinavian method, couples can still have the comfort of sleeping in the same bed without sharing the blanket.