Experiencing poor quality sleep night after night can have a massive impact on both your physical and mental health, so it’s important that you can actively fight back and figure out how to rest well. Fortunately, this guide contains 3 of the simplest steps that you can follow to improve your sleep in no time at all. Read on to discover more and reap the many rewards of a great night’s sleep!
Put Your Phone AwayÂ
One of the most effective steps that you can follow to improve your chances of sleeping well is to put your phone away for at least 1-2 hours before you plan on going to bed. Most if not all smartphones and other similar devices such as tablets emit artificial blue light through their screens and have limitless bright white pages that can trick your body and mind into thinking it’s still daytime. Letting your phone mess with your body clock in such a way will no doubt interrupt your sleep, as you simply won’t feel ready to go to bed due to the fact you feel like it’s still the middle of the day.
When you take the opportunity to simply put your phone out of sight in a place where you won’t be tempted to keep checking it, you can expect to enjoy a much better night’s sleep as a result. If you find it particularly difficult to put your phone down for several hours, then do the bare minimum of switching your phone onto dark mode so that the amount of artificial blue light can be reduced.Â
Change Your BedroomÂ
The colour scheme, furnishings, decor and general aesthetic of your bedroom can make a huge difference to your sleep quality, more so than you might initially imagine. Colours can be associated with specific feelings and emotions. Thus, choosing an overwhelming colour such as red for your bedroom walls will make it difficult for you to relax and drift off. Instead, opting for something like a soft beige, a calming blue or a soothing baby pink would be a much better option, as these are tones which can help you to unwind ready for a great night’s sleep.
You should also take the opportunity to change your bedroom by getting some new bedroom furniture. Sleeping on an old worn-out bed with an unsuitable mattress is sure to cause you countless issues when you’re trying to sleep at night. Find the best furniture that meets your comfort needs and blends with your new colour scheme.Â
Block Out SunlightÂ
The smallest slither of sunlight can easily wake you up or at least disturb your sleep. Thus, it’s always a good idea to totally block out any sunlight from entering your bedroom if you want to sleep well. You can use black out blinds or black out curtains for this task, as they are specially crafted to ensure that no light can enter your bedroom and disturb you while you are resting.Â