Notice I said invest, not buy. You’re much more likely to be a creative, can-do person when you’ve had a good night’s sleep. Adequate rest boosts your immune system, improves memory, prevents weight gain, increases productivity and helps you to better manage challenges throughout the day.

I’ve always been the type of person that wants to get that last bit of value out of what I purchase. However, that’s not the best strategy when it comes to mattresses, and I learned this lesson the hard way. I had been sleeping on an old, swaybacked mattress that had clearly seen its best days. After a year of suffering joint and back pain in the morning, it occured to me it might be the mattress. It would be pretty stupid to let this continue, so my wife and I went shopping for our first ‘‘high-quality’ mattress. We invested in one that had great reviews and seemed very comfortable in the store. The difference was immediate, as I had no more back aches and joint pain in the morning! That was eight years ago, and I still label it among our best investments. We spend approximately a third of our lives on a mattress. Whether sleeping, snuggling, or having sex. Shouldn’t you be laying on something that’s comfortable and healthy for your body? This is another area that the playing field is level whether you are a multi-millionaire or not. The cost of a high-quality mattress is within reach for most people and will probably last ten years. Investing in a high quality mattress is an investment in your long term health and is an important part of “getting a life”.

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”  ~ Jim Rohn