If you, or a family member, are one of the many people around the world who suffer from being unable to sleep, there are some options for you. One of the first places that you need to look, though, is your bedroom. The environment and setting that you are in does make a difference to how you sleep. It is one of the easiest ways that you can help yourself to sleep better. So it makes sense to get it right if it isn’t at the moment. Here are a few ways that you can help to create a better environment to sleep in.
Keep the Room Dark and Cool
It can be hard to sleep during the summer months when our bedrooms are hot and filled with sunlight. Now that evenings will become to get darker sooner, it will help to make things a little easier. You might find that street lighting and other lights in the house make it still too light for what you need. So it might be worth getting something like blackout blinds, or even getting yourself an eyemask. Then you can create the darkness which will help you to get a better night’s sleep. Keeping the room cool, but not cold, it vital too. If you need to get a fan, then it would be a good idea.
Think About Your Bedding
In order to sleep well, you don’t want to be too hot. So as well as keeping the room cool, you need to keep yourself cool. Your bedding is one of the best ways to do that. So check your bedding to see if you have the right comforter for the season. In winter, you will need quite a thick comforter with a high tog rating. In summer, you will want a much thinner mattress with a lower tog rating. The material of your duvet cover will make a difference too. Polyester isn’t very cooling, so better for winter. Cotton is the best material when you are trying to keep cool.
Comfort is Important
In is a no brainer that how comfortable you are will affect how well you sleep. So one of the first things you need to check is your mattress and if it is just the right one for you. So head down to your local mattress store and try a few out. Everyone is different and likes their mattress to be a certain softness. So it is best to be able to try them out. Then you can think about your pillows too. It is good to replace pillows every few years. Even if you plump your pillows, they can become flat and worn out.
It is a good idea to create a relaxing ambiance in the bedroom too. Some cushions and a throw on the bed will help you to feel more comfortable. Getting things like scented candles or a scent diffuser are also good ideas. They will help you to relax and drift off into a deep sleep.
