1. Electronic devices <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the effects of blue light<\/a> exposure before bed, checking your phone, laptop, Kindle, or iPad disrupts<\/a> the \u201cunplugging\u201d from the world process prior to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check them at the door. If you use your phone as an alarm, place it face down or put it in a nightstand drawer to decrease light exposure. Or better yet, purchase a digital alarm clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Snacking<\/a> and drinking, particularly alcohol<\/a>, can disrupt sleep in many ways. Eating before bed can disrupt your sleep rhythm while drinking can keep you up to use the bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alcohol before bed can cause you to wake up earlier than usual and\/or lose hours of sleep. (Learn more about how alcohol affects sleep<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a shut-off time and place for\u00a0work<\/a>\u00a0and leave it out of your bedroom. Give yourself time to detach from the day. If you\u2019re staring at that report that needs to be completed right before bed, then you won\u2019t drift off to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping your bedroom tidy<\/a> adds to the ease with which you unwind and sleep. When you’re focused on the unfinished\u2014laundry, bills, an over-stuffed nightstand\u2014your brain can\u2019t turn off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a few minutes at the end, or beginning, of your day to put things away. It helps ease anxiety<\/a> and lets your brain relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too many bold colors can keep the brain in alert mode. Bedrooms<\/a> need to feel like sanctuaries, and the more visual cues signaling that, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think calming neutral tones<\/a>\u2014grays, creams, oatmeals, and even rich charcoals and navies can create a feeling that\u2019s settled and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a floor lamp or a lamp placed beyond easy nightstand reach can disrupt that gradual relaxation. Imagine you\u2019re enjoying a book and are ready to doze off, but you first have to get out of bed to turn off the overhead light. Keep your lamps or light switches within effortless reach of your bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep your bedroom your bedroom, says Thompson. \u201cSeparate it from other areas of your life and home so that it is its own space,\u201d she says. \u201cBring in things that soothe you. Decorate it to make it a true sanctuary. Create a space that you look forward to going to and detaching from at the end of your day\u2014and a place you enjoy waking up in.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n After all, your room is the first thing you see when you start your day, adds Thompson. “A clean, clutter-free, well-designed bedroom affects how well you sleep, and sleep is the foundation for a successful and productive day, mental clarity, and stability,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep these must-have items in your bedroom for better sleep<\/p>\n \n Our flagship luxury mattress is expertly engineered with coil-on-coil construction for durability, a layer of memory foam for enhanced back support, and a cushiony Euro pillow top for extra comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n A core of shredded natural latex, wrapped in a breathable organic cotton cover. Plush and responsive for the perfect head and neck support.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n It’s easy to see why our flagship organic cotton sheet is a bestseller. Its silky-soft, 300 thread count sateen weave is made with 100% certified organic cotton. It’s better for the planet and feels indulgently luxurious on you.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Cuddle up in the plush, airy luxury of our natural cotton comforter with a unique blend of 3D down alternative and sustainable lyocell fill. It keeps you warm and cozy in the winter but stays nice and breathable in warmer months.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n Thompson lists the key items that can disrupt sleep since they can cause your brain to become overactive. They include electronic devices, food and drink, anything that\u2019s work-related, clutter, bright colors, and lighting that\u2019s not within reach of your bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTake inventory of where you sleep and ask yourself what in here is adding to and what is taking away from my mental well-being and ability to get a good night\u2019s sleep,\u201d Thompson says. \u201cAnything that gives you anxiety or even simply keeps you on alert must go.” Sometimes, you don’t need to get rid of things\u2014you can simply relocate them to other places in the home, she adds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thompson lists her top must-haves for creating an organized, restful sleeping space. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Food and drink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Work <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Clutter <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Bright colors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Inconveniently-placed lighting <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What should not be kept in the bedroom?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you get rid of things you don’t need in your room?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is a must-have in a bedroom?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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