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That’s right, this blog post is about pillows.

pillowLet’s face it. Today’s tech industry work ethic revolves around tight deadlines, top notch output, and dedication to your users. This performance hat trick isn’t an easy thing to pull off. If you’re like me you rely heavily on caffeine and weekend sleep to keep on your game. And, while sleep may not be plentiful during the week, it’s even worse when it’s restless.

Here’s the thing, even if you only get 6 hours of sleep a night you’re still spending 25% of your day asleep. That’s a fourth of your daily life that’s spent in an unconscious state. So, if you’re going to spend that much time sleeping you might as well make it good.

The quickest action you can take to increase sleeping comfort is to aquire a new pillow. I’m not talking cheap, I’m talking a quality of pillow that Zeus himself would use. The type of pillow that makes you feel as if you’ve been placed in a bed of satin angora rabbits.

My personal choice is this monstrosity of comfort offered by Bed Bath and Beyond. It’s fluffy but also large enough to avoid constant readjustment. It’s nice to wrap your arms around or place directly under your neck. If you’re not into down pillows another option is the selection from Tempurpedic. A bit sci-fi for sure, but sturdy and made to fit your exact curvature.

Realistically, the pillow type doesn’t matter, what matters is that you sleep better. I know way too many people who just aren’t willing to drop $100 on a pillow. Trust me, it’s worth it. You’ll be more refreshed and less sore. Your actions day to day will reflect this. Don’t buy it? Ask around. I guarantee a few of your good friends have learned the lesson of crap pillows: being cheap on comfort just isn’t worth it.

posted in: opinion, productivity, rant

This post was published on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 12:01 am

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Stephanie

April 16, 2009 at 10:47 am

Awesome post. I think people forget that it’s a quarter of your life. A good night’s sleep is key.

First, those are some creepy bunnies. They looks soft, but what is going on with the diseased one in the middle of the header?

Second, does anyone find it entertaining that the image for the side pillow is a woman sleeping on her back?

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Call Center Awards

May 3, 2011 at 2:18 pm

A good night’s sleep is so important, that you shouldn’t try to pinch pennies when it comes to sleep quality. I’m very pick about the types of pillows I use. Good advice in this article.

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Brady

July 11, 2011 at 2:15 pm

I couldn’t agree with your last paragraph more! Like you say in your article (great job btw!) we spend nearly 1/3 of our lives sleeping so why be cheap and suffer for all that time? Really, drop the money on a quality pillow – I personally recommend a really good body pillow – and you’ll understand why a few extra dollars is so worth it. You’ll sleep like baby and wake up feeling great! Morning aches and pains will be a thing of the past.

Go!

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Body Pillow

July 11, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Body Pillows cost more, but are worth the money. Doctors recommend them to pregnant women for a reason, they help you sleep more comfortably and help relieve back aches and other pains – even if you’re not pregnant :)

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Sleep Solutions

August 26, 2011 at 9:19 pm

I have read your article, a good night’s sleep is so important, that you shouldn’t try to pinch pennies when it comes to sleep quality. I’m very pick about the types of pillows I use. Good advice in this article..
Thanks for sharing..

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Alan Jones

September 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm

I have been sleeping with the same type of down pillow since I was a kid and it works great for me. But I’ve never tried a more expensive, high-quality pillow, so I don’t know if there is a difference. I’ll have to try it out.

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Deena Smith

November 16, 2011 at 10:43 am

Great post! Going through the day after a rough night of sleep is pretty unpleasant, I should know! I used to have the worst problems sleeping until I discovered Goose Down Pillows. They are amazing! After finding these gems, I will never lose another nights sleep again!