Here are some questions you should ask prior to your selection of a mattress.

You know the saying, we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so shouldn't the quality of our sleep matter? That's an obvious question, however the problem is many of us don't usually look beyond the surface of what to look for in a mattress.

In fact this is an immensely important purchase decision! Sleep affects everything we do and how we feel on a daily basis! It directly affects our health, well-being, and happiness. OK hopefully that got your attention if not already.

Comparison shopping is a must. Do not simply go by brand names or go to your local bedding store and pick out something on your first try. Consider this an important investment in your life. The average time people use the same mattress is for 10 to 15 years! That's a longer turnover rate than with cars!

Try to go with a larger size mattress if possible, a Queen size perhaps if you have the room. Thicker mattresses generally are more comfortable than the thin ones. Try to avoid spring coil mattresses as after a while you will start feeling the coils rubbing against your body.

There are many kinds of mattresses such as tempurpedic, visco pedic, and others. Find one that you feel comfortable with. You will certainly be glad that you spent some extra time picking out a mattress, it will certainly be one of the best investments in your personal life (other than having a roof over your head).