[SURVEY] Americans Say Sleeping During Winter Is More Difficult

Many Americans confirmed that they are having trouble sleeping during the winter season. This is a big deal since winter in the U.S. is about to start.

A new survey revealed that six out of 10 U.S. citizens find it harder to sleep during the snowy season compared to spring and other seasons.

The poll, which was commissioned by Mattress Firm and conducted by OnePoll, involved asking 2,000 American adults between Sept. 26 to Sept. 29.
Here's what participants shared regarding their sleeping routines during winter.

Americans Say Sleeping During Winter is More Difficult

According to Fox News' latest report, American surveyees said that they are willing to make sacrifices just to have better sleep during the winter season.

Almost 50% of them said that they could even give up the internet if it would give them a good night's sleep. Meanwhile, 43% of them are willing to give up their smartphones.

The remaining surveyees said that they could give up a job promotion and their cars just to have better slumber at night. The question is, why is it so hard to sleep during the cold season?

Experts said that it could be because of daylight saving time. Aside from this, previous studies claimed that winter also makes people more tired than usual or even makes them feel sadder.

"It's truly remarkable how keenly attuned we are to the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions, particularly when they stem from the change in seasons and length of daylight," said Mattress Firm sleep advisor Dr. Jade Wu.

"Our bodies' acute awareness of these changes serves as a reminder of the intricate connection between our internal clocks and the external environment," she added.

Since winter has longer nights and fewer daylight hours, it is important to know the things you can do to help your body's sleeping routine adjust.

Luckily, Health.Com provided some useful tips that Americans can follow when the winter comes (expected to start in December), such as the following:

Avoid taking quick naps in the morning or even sleeping before your planned sleeping schedule.
Don't forget to exercise during winter; at least do a 30-minute run or walk per day.
Make sure to watch your eating habits during winter as it can affect your sleeping pattern.
Instead of sitting after lunch, take a walk outside to get your metabolism going.
Never forget to expose your body to sunlight during daylight hours in winter.