Room Temperature If your bedroom is too hot or even too humid it can dramatically effect your ability to get a good nights sleep. The ideal bedroom temperature should be slightly on the cool side to allow for a restful night of sleep.



Finding the right room temperature isn't difficult when you're the only one in the room. But when the room is shared, what's cool enough or warm enough becomes a matter of opinion. That's when it's time to compromise. Adjusting the thermostat, using blankets, wearing warmer night clothes (and socks if necessary) and using a fan and/or humidifier are some ways that room temperature can be adjusted to accommodate everyone's needs.

Get Rid of the Noise. Eliminate distracting noises from your sleeping area. Do not have a television blaring in your bedroom. Train your dog to not bark at night. Your sleeping partner may have a snoring problem and this can cause sleeping issues for you. If it is a serious problem, you may find sleeping in separate bedrooms bay be a better solution for both of you.

It is often possible to make some very minor changes to your bedroom that will improve your sleep. Adding thicker carpet or area rugs will help muffle noise. Choose drapes that are heavier or are specifically designed to reduce noise. Some people find background sound generators helpful in drowning out offensive background noise.

Bedside clock If you can see the time on your clock when it's dark inside your room, you may be losing sleep. Sometimes, the more aware you are of how much time there is left for sleeping, the more trouble you have sleeping. Set your alarm and turn your clock so that you cannot see the time. Let your alarm and your body tell you when it is time to awake.

Sleep in a comfortable bed. Make sure you have a good quality mattress. Nothing can be more of a hindrance to good sleep patterns than a poor quality mattress. The mattress should not be too hard or too soft. Your bed should be a size that allows you to comfortable stretch out and not feel cramped. If your mattress is uncomfortable, consider purchasing a new one, this is a very worthwhile investment if it improves your sleep. Other things to consider are sheets that have a higher thread count and are softer against your skin. Choosing a comfortable pillow is also an important consideration. If money is an issue, you can sometimes find high quality sheets at thrift stores for a very good price.

Your bed is for sleeping. Only use your bed for sleeping and sex. If you do other things in bed are training your brain to expect you to do other things in bed in lieu of sleep. Do not watch television, eat your favorite snack, check your email from your laptop or pay your bills from your bed. Use your bed for what it is intended.

Lighting When it comes to sleeping, the darker the better, especially if you work the night shift and end up sleeping during the day.