A bad night’s sleep can be painful. It can leave you in a cycle of tiredness for days. I know that without at least seven hours sleep under my belt there is no way I will be energised the next day. Bedtime rituals work for some people, be it breathing deeply, having a relaxing bath or reading for a few minutes. A little known fact is that our bedroom can be modified into a haven for sleeping. Spending a little money to adapt some of your bedroom’s features will create a room designed for your relaxation.

LINED CURTAINS: hanging lined curtains up on your bedroom windows has several benefits over single-layered drapes. They have insulating materials which can significantly reduce the noise that enters your bedroom from outside, including road noise, as well as regulating the room temperature for a comfortable atmosphere. You can purchase blackout lining for the curtains that already hang in your bedroom with all the benefits outlined above as well as filling your room with complete darkness. Hanging lined curtains will remove factors that can keep us awake or wake us up early, like birdsong or early morning sunlight, helping us stay in the land of nod for as long as possible.

SOUND STIMULATORS: Your partner’s snoring or the constant rumbles of outside noises are not sounds that tend to relax us. There are certain sounds and noises proven to have relaxing qualities which you can purchase in CD form or pre loaded on a sound stimulator. Have the best sleep you have had in years by listening to soothing sounds.

YOUR BED: Your bed is a main factor in how good you sleep on a regular basis. Instead of buying a new bed, invest in a mattress topper and a new duvet for a more comfortable sleep. Mattress toppers come in a variety of firmness so you can choose the right one for you and a good duvet will prevent any over heating or cooing down you might experience in the night. Making your bed the centre of relaxation and comfort will set you in good stead for a perfect night’s sleep.

If one or all of these tips work for you, sleeping will never be the same again.

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