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Do you find it hard to concentrate?
Are you clumsy?
Do you have trouble remembering things?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all of these questions, you might find that
you are not getting a proper night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for
maintaining a healthy mind and body, so it’s important to make sure
your bedroom is designed for top quality shut eye.
If you live at home with your parents, in a residential college or
you’re renting, it can be hard to create a sleep space all of your own.
Here are a few simple ways you can tailor your room to allow you to
get the best sleep possible (no construction required).
Make your bedroom a gadget-free zone
Have an early bath or shower
Why: To rest your mind from technology stop using any
gadgets, especially those with a backlit screen, at least
an hour before bed. You should also keep these devices
away from you while you sleep.
Why: Raising your body temperature too close to
bedtime can hinder you from falling asleep as your body
needs to be a moderate temperature to reach a sound
slumber.
What: Invest in an alarm clock so you don’t need to rely
on your phone. If you can, leave your devices out of the
room but if you can’t, fill a box with socks and bury your
phone in it each night.
What: Have a shower as soon as you get home — this
will also allow you to wash away your cares and stresses
from the day.
Find your Zen
Use a low light before bed
Why: Bright lights will keep you awake while a softer
Why: Before you hit the sack, put your mind at ease, steady light will let your body start preparing for sleep.
your breathing and reduce muscle tension without revving
What: If you have a dimmer for the main light, use a low
up your heart rate by doing some meditative breathing.
setting, or invest in a lamp for beside your bed with a
What: Find a comfortable sitting position, close your
low-watt bulb.
eyes and breathe in through your nose for F