Dangling a foot does not work for everyone
Although many people find the one-foot method helpful, it is not ideal for everyone. If you tend to have cold feet, struggle with poor circulation, or have conditions such as Raynaud’s disease, exposing a foot may feel uncomfortable rather than soothing. In those cases, gently warming the feet before sleep may work better than cooling them.
Children, older adults, and people sleeping in already cool rooms may also benefit more from conserving heat than releasing it. The best approach is to listen to your body and adjust accordingly—comfort matters more than doing things “perfectly.”
Next time you are restless under the covers, try slipping one foot out. This small change works with your body’s natural temperature regulation, letting heat escape and subtly signaling your brain that it is time to sleep.
Sometimes, better sleep really does start from the ground up.
