It is nothing new that good quality sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. However, the truth is that most of us don't get enough sleep.Maybe we know the importance of sleep, and maybe even steps to get a good night's sleep.Nevertheless, we are all sleep deprived.
Something that can help is to create a bedroom that invites you to close your eyes momentarily. Think about your space and how you feel when you walk into it, does it give you a sense of calm? A good sleep environment can put you on the road to a successful night's sleep.
Read on for our suggestions on how to create a space that will help you sleep, and sleep well.
#1 – TIDY UP
Create a relaxing space in your bedroom. Start with the color on your walls. Studies show that blues, greens, soft pastels, grays and whites are the most relaxing. Then remove anything unnecessary and organize the rest. Also, something that is easy to say but hard to implement, is to keep all electronic media out of the bedroom. Televisions, laptops, mobile phones and tablets do not belong in this space.
#2 – BLOCK LIGHT SOURCES
Remove all light sources in your bedroom. The presence of even a small amount of blue light can disrupt your sleep. Consider what light is coming in from outside – if you live in the city or somewhere with a lot of artificial outside light, shutters or blackout curtains could help. In the thick of darkness you can more easily achieve a deeper state of sleep.
#3 – FIND YOUR TEMPERATURE
A cooler room tends to be better for sleeping, but if you take it to the other extreme it could hinder your sleep. Your bedding should be warm without overheating you. Choose bedding made from natural materials that breathe and allow air to circulate. But your comforter isn't the only fabric to think about when it comes to sleep. What you wear or don't wear to sleep is probably even more important. Did you know that sleeping without clothes can help keep your body temperature at optimal levels?
#4 – GIVE AROMATHERAPY A TRY
An aroma diffuser and humidifier can be a great addition to your bedroom and help create a spa-like environment. Personally, we love using lavender essential oil for its ability to calm and relax us. But when we start feeling vulnerable to colds, we always go for eucalyptus oil. Make sure you don't place the diffuser too close to your bed, find a nice distance so you can get the benefits of it but not be bothered by the noise.
#5 PURIFY THE AIR
The right plants can also be a good addition to your space. Did you know that there are plants that purify the atmosphere but also increase the oxygen levels in the space. Follow us on instagram (snoozemattress.gr) and facebook to learn more about these wonderful plants. We also love salt lamps – not only do they clean the air, but they can help ease asthma and allergy symptoms as natural ionizers. Leave it on during the day or turn it on at night before bed to relax. They are known to help reduce stress. As an added bonus, its soft glow helps create a more peaceful and zen-like space.
