If you are having trouble sleeping at night, it could be your bedroom. Here are some ways to make your bedroom really sleep friendly. Make the changes now, and you’ll sleep better tonight. Getting enough sleep is priceless.
Remove the Distractions
Your bedroom should be a sleep center. It shouldn’t be a gaming center, a media center or a workout center. Remove things that don’t belong in the bedroom. These can serve as distractions that interrupt sleep. Common culprits include television, a treadmill, elliptical or other exercise equipment, and a desk or home office. These items serve as reminders of all of the things you need to do in your busy life, or things that you want to do.
Remove the distractions to make your bedroom a more restful place.
Remove the Clutter
Nothing is less restful at night than piles of clothes on the bed or floor, paperwork, toys, an ironing board or other clutter. Store away whatever you don’t need to have to sleep and either toss or relocate clutter.
Go ahead and keep one nightstand with a lamp and book or magazine if you like to read, but remove the piles upon piles of books, magazines and papers.
A simple, organized space is more restful.
Remove Sources of Light
Did you know that the light from an alarm clock or a blinking electric toothbrush is enough to interrupt your sleep? Identify any hidden light sources and then work to eliminate them. Black duck tape works great to cover small light sources, such as a charge light on a phone, and can be removed.
Consider installing black out drapes or shades to remove outside light, such as the neighbor’s porch lights, cars going by, street lights or even dawn (if you like to sleep in). That light can prevent you from getting into deep sleep.
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