Your sleep environment is a key factor in getting the sleep your body needs.
Sleep hygiene, or the practices and habits that are necessary to have a good night’s sleep, are very important to your overall health and daily life. Sleep should be a priority, and good sleep hygiene includes keeping a bedtime routine, exercising regularly, eating sleep-friendly foods, and taking the time to unwind before bed. However, there is one more aspect of sleep hygiene that most people forget about- the sleep environment.
Change How You Think About Your Room
Your environment should be a room mainly used for sleep, but that is often not the case. Many people use their bedrooms for multiple things, such as a place to watch TV, do work on a laptop, exercise, and a variety of other things that are not associated with sleep. One of the best ways to maximize the efficiency for rest in your room is to only use the room as a place to relax and sleep.
Remove Distractions
Having items like exercise equipment, an office desk, and a TV make it hard to see the room as an area for resting, so it’s important to remove all distractions. If you work from the office in your bedroom, your mind will relate the room with stress and anxiety when you want to be relaxed. Also, we know that getting rid of the television in the bedroom can be a hard decision, but if you want a good night’s sleep, it’s for the best. TV emits blue light, which can trick the body’s production of melatonin into slowing down, making it harder to fall asleep.
Keep Your Room Quiet And Dark
A dark, quiet room is the best environment for a deep sleep. Turn off all lights before bed, and consider getting a sleep mask that blocks out all light. If the sun rises before you want to be awake, get heavy curtains or blackout blinds to eliminate the outside light. A quiet room is also an essential part of a pleasant sleep atmosphere, although many people can’t sleep in complete silence. The sound of a fan makes enough white noise for many people, but if you need louder sound to sleep, consider getting a white noise machine. This can help block out unwanted noise from neighbors or outside, and provides soothing sounds to lull you to sleep.
A Comfortable Mattress
Your bed should be the most comfortable spot in your home, and if it’s not, take that as a sign that you need a new mattress. Even if you create an environment that should be perfect for sleep, an old uncomfortable mattress will not allow you to get the amount of sleep you need. If you’re in need of an upgrade, let All American Mattress help you find the perfect mattress for your best night’s sleep ever.
Get Your New Mattress at All American Mattress
At All American Mattress, we have the expertise and great prices to help you choose the perfect pillows and foam mattress for your bedroom. We have mattresses and bed frames available made from a variety of materials to suit your needs, whatever they are. Stop by our showroom, visit us online, or give us a call at (410) 451-9006 to see how we can get your toddler sleeping through the night. We offer brand names at affordable prices and we will always work hard to keep your whole family comfortable. For more mattress shopping tips, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+.