Plan your bedroom with sleep as the top priority.
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Sleep is a precious commodity that many people lack.
If youre struggling to sleep, address the clutter in your bedroom before you do anything else.
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We want as few distractions as possible.
If you have one, turn down, block, or cover up the screen when you sleep.
Even a small amount of light during sleep can affect hormones that impact sleep quality.
Blackout curtainsare great for evenings and especially shift workers!
Darkness helps with maintaining sleep and deeper sleep.
Especially in summer, [blackout curtains] can assist in falling asleep and staying asleep a little longer.
Unfortunately, this may mean putting your bed in your second favorite spot.
Our body requires our body temps to drop and stay cool to stay asleep.
The problem comes when you only have overhead lighting.
Lack of Comforts
When you set up a bedroom layout, considerwhat you oughta feel cozyand relaxed.
Your sleep kit can definitely help you sleep better, but not if you dont use it.
Keep yours on your bedside table, free from clutter, so you remember to actually use it.
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