CINCINNATI, March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As Sleep Awareness
Week kicks off, countless Americans will reflect on their sleep
habits wondering what they can do to get more sleep. It is not a
secret that Americans struggle to get a good night sleep. And
according to a new online survey commissioned by Procter &
Gamble (NYSE: PG) after consulting with the National Sleep
Foundation and conducted by Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S.
adults age 18+, of Americans who struggle to fall asleep more on
Sunday night, 68% attribute this to upcoming stresses including the
work or school week, job or general.
The Nationwide Consumer Poll Among Those Who Struggle To Fall
Asleep More On Sunday Revealed
- 29% admit that not getting a good night sleep on Sunday affects
the rest of their week.
- The average time spent falling asleep after getting into bed on
Sundays is 64 minutes.
- 88% say there are certain steps they can take before bedtime to
lead to a good night sleep on Sunday. A better night sleep starts
with a good bedtime routine.
P&G has teamed up with Jenni
Pulos, star of Bravo's Flipping Out, to help
Americans suffering from occasional sleeplessness, or having
difficulty falling asleep achieve a more restful night's sleep with
the Try it & Love it Sleep Soundly program. Along with
the help of trusted brands, Febreze and ZzzQuil, Americans
suffering from occasional sleeplessness can fall asleep more easily
and sleep soundly.
"With a schedule as hectic as mine, it's important to get a good
night sleep to wake refreshed," says Pulos. "However, like other
Americans some nights I find myself in bed willing myself to fall
asleep, which is why I'm so excited to partner with brands like
Febreze and ZzzQuil to help occasional sleep sufferers, like
myself, get a good night sleep."
Jenni Pulos offers a few go-to
tips for a better sleep experience:
- Paint Your Room a Cooling Color: Believe it or not, but
the color of your bedroom can impact your sleep. Choose a calming
shade from a cool-color family like grey, taupe, or a cool neutral
which are known for creating a soothing, calm
atmosphere.
- Create a Soothing Environment: As you're preparing for
bed simply mist a soothing scent in the room to unwind and relax.
The calming nature of lavender or soothing properties of milk and
honey from the Febreze Sleep Serenity Bedroom Mist collection
transform any bedroom into a relaxing environment ideal for
sleep.
- Me Time: After tucking your kids into bed or wrapping up
your to-dos for the day, take advantage of quality "me" time. Flip
on a show or read a book, but 30 minutes before bed turn off the TV
and avoid using smartphones or tablets.
- If You Still Can't Sleep: Some nights it can be
downright difficult to drift off to sleep easily. Keep items on
your nightstand that help you fall asleep, like a book. If you
still find yourself suffering from occasional sleeplessness,
ZzzQuil can help you fall asleep more easily and wake
refreshed.
In addition to Pulos' tips, Febreze and ZzzQuil teamed up with
experts at the National Sleep Foundation for advice on how to get a
good night's sleep:
- Relax & Wind Down: Establish a relaxing bedtime
routine, allowing time to wind down and avoiding activities that
might excite you. A hot bath can relax you and cause a drop in body
temperature that helps you feel drowsy.
- Keep it Cool: Turn down your thermostat to between 60
and 67 degrees Fahrenheit to keep your bedroom cool at night.
- If You Can't Sleep: Get out of bed if you are not sleepy
and do something relaxing for 20-30 minutes in dim light. When you
are sleepy, go back to bed.
Join the #SleepSoundly Conversation
For more sleep
tips join Febreze, ZzzQuil, Jenni
Pulos and The National Sleep Foundation for a Twitter Party
on Wednesday, March 4 at 8PM EST using the hashtag #SleepSoundly.
To learn more about Febreze Sleep Serenity Bedroom Mist and
ZzzQuil, visit Febreze.com and ZzzQuil.com. For more products
you'll love, check out the Try it & Love it website
(PGTryit.com). Consumers can learn more about the brands they
trust, and take advantage of product ratings and reviews, videos,
and receive great savings via coupons and samples.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves nearly
five billion people around the world with its brands. The
Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality,
leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®,
Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®,
Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®,
Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, Wella® and Whisper®. The
P&G community includes operations in
approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please
visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth
information about P&G and its brands.
About Vicks®
Vicks® is one of the most recognized
brands around the world. Available in more than 71 countries and on
5 continents, Vicks has helped relieve cough, cold, and flu
symptoms for generations. In the U.S., the Vicks family includes,
NyQuil™, the #1 Pharmacist recommended brand for adult nighttime
cough/cold/flu relief*; NyQuil™ Severe; Children's NyQuil™;
DayQuil™ Cold/Flu, the #1 pharmacist recommended brand for adult
daytime cough/cold/flu relief**; DayQuil™ Severe; DayQuil™ Cough;
VapoRub™ Ointment, the #1 Pharmacist recommended brand for Topical
Cough Suppressing Ointment***; BabyRub™; Sinex™ 12 Hour Spray;
Sinex™ Ultra Fine Mist; Sinex™ 12 Hour Ultra Fine Mist
Moisturizing; and Vicks® VapoDrops™. In August 2014 Vicks began marketing allergy and
sinus symptom relief with the introduction of QlearQuil™ All Day
& All Night 24 Hour Allergy Relief; QlearQuil™ Nighttime
Allergy Relief; QlearQuil™ Daytime Sinus & Congestion;
QlearQuil™ Nighttime Sinus & Congestion; and QlearQuil™ 12 Hour
Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray. Headquartered in
Cincinnati, OH, Vicks is owned and
distributed by Procter & Gamble.
About Febreze®
In 1998, Procter & Gamble (P&G)
gave households a breath of fresh air with the launch of Febreze®,
known today as the preeminent brand for providing a fresh, clean
scent and eliminating odors from fabrics and the air.
Febreze® boasts a line of products with freshness capabilities
that range from ridding of pet odors and tackling sweat stink to
decorating the home with scent and freshening on the go. Febreze®
continues to be one of the fastest growing brands in P&G's
portfolio of household brands and bring innovative products to
market. Fresh air is an essential and basic human right, and that
the air we breathe can give us "fresh starts."
Methodology
Procter & Gamble brands ZzzQuil and
Febreze consulted with the National Sleep Foundation in designing
the survey instrument. The National Sleep Foundation was not
responsible for the analysis or the interpretation of findings. The
survey was conducted online within the
United States from December 29-31,
2014 among 2,041 adults ages 18 and older (among which 280
who struggle to fall asleep more on Sunday compared to other days
of the week) by Harris Poll. This online survey is not based on a
probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical
sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology,
including weighting variables, please contact Jen Ribeiro,
jribeiro@devriesglobal.com.
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