In order to get a good night’s sleep, you’ll need to make sure your bedroom is a peaceful space for you to wind down and relax. By bedtime, your room should be dark, cool, and quiet.
Keep it cool: When you’re too hot, it makes it very difficult to go to sleep and stay asleep. You’ll want to make sure that your bedroom is nice and cool. The National Sleep Foundation recommends keeping your room around 65 degrees at bedtime. You can turn on a fan for additional air circulation.
Use breathable bedding and sleepwear: Your bedding and sleepwear should keep you cozy but allow for adequate airflow to keep you cool and comfortable.
Keep it quiet: There are plenty of sound machines or free smartphone or tablet apps that offer relaxing audio meant to help you sleep, some that sound like rain storms, a crackling fireplace, or just white noise.
Keep it dark: Blackout curtains can help block out any light from street lamps or an early-rising sun. You could also use a sleep mask.
Use a comfortable and supportive mattress: You can turn your bedroom into a peaceful oasis, but if your mattress isn’t comfortable and supportive, you’ll probably still find it difficult to sleep. Everyone’s comfort and support preferences are unique, so we recommend you take your time when researching and testing out mattresses.