Most people don’t feel like they get enough sleep each night. So, on those rare nights when you get to turn off the light and set your alarm for eight hours from that moment, you can’t help but smile at the blissful night of sleep you’re about to get.
But, then, despite your best intentions, you still wake up feeling groggy. What gives?
Well, we learned from the Huffington Post this week that feeling well-rested is not just about the amount of sleep you get, but also the quality of the sleep you are getting.
In that same article, we also found nine tips to get your bedroom ready for quality sleep. Here are the first five:
- Cool it off ““ The best temperature, according to sleep experts, is between 60 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Keep it dark ““ Darkness lets your body know it’s time to sleep. If you live in the city or in a busy area with lots of light coming in through your windows, you can try blackout window shades or sleep masks.
- Block bothersome sounds ““ Some sounds make it harder to sleep than others. If you need to cover the sound of noisy neighbors or a snoring partner try a white noise machine or earplugs.
- Banish the TV ““ The motion and sound from the television may keep your mind active and awake. Turning it off an hour before bedtime can increase your quality of sleep. If you need to wind down, you can read or do some light yoga.
- Kick out other electronics, too ““ Cellphones, laptops, and tablets are just as bad as the television, so power down and get some rest.
Bonus tip: If your bedroom is a serious offender and you need to change more than one thing in your room, consider doing it gradually.
Head to the Huffington Post to see the rest of the tips and sleep well!
