A good night’s rest is good for your whole body. It can change the course of your day. While a lack of restorative sleep can lead to feeling groggy and achy and even increase your risk of having an accident, sleeping well leaves you feeling more refreshed and enables you to accomplish more throughout the day. One of the steps you can take to get a better night’s sleep is to create an environment that’s better fit for sleep.
Here are a few things you can do to make your bedroom an oasis for sleeping.
- Pick paint colors that are calming—neutral and muted tones are best.
- Make sure your mattress and pillow give your spine the right amount of support.
- Keep your room dark. Pull the blinds (maybe even invest in darkening curtains), and make sure all lit electronics are placed away from you.
- Make sure you don’t have any potentially distracting sounds nearby, like notifications from a mobile device.
- Incorporate some white noise—a fan, a sound machine, or a water fountain are good options.
- Keep your room cool, but not too cold—somewhere between 60 and 67 degrees is optimal.
- If you read before bed, use ambient lighting, which can help you ease into sleep.
- Use sheets and blankets that have a pleasing texture.
- Clean up your room; clutter before bed can cause you to feel more anxious.
These are just a few tactics you can employ to create the bedroom oasis you need in order to get a proper night’s rest. Remember, a good night’s sleep can make a big impact on how you feel and how much you accomplish.