Little Bit of Green

There is nothing worse than a bad night’s sleep. It can knock you out of sync for days creating a cycle of being tired through the day and hopelessly awake at night. 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. However, there are things we can do to our bedroom to make it a sanctuary for sleep. By changing a few of the fixtures for little cost, you can make your bedroom the perfect place for you to rest your head.

LINED CURTAINS: You can hang lined curtains instead of blinds or drapes with a number of advantages. They have insulating properties that regulate room temperature during hot and cold periods and can heavily reduce the amount of noise entering your room from outside. Blackout linings can be attached to your existing curtains with the same properties as above and the added benefit that they prevent any light from entering the room. As we are often kept awake or woken up early by noises like birdsong and early sunrises, lined curtains will solve these problems.

SOUND STIMULATORS: Your partner’s snoring or the constant rumbles of outside noises are not sounds that tend to relax us. Investing in soothing sounds on a CD or a sound stimulator can produce noises that are proven to relax. Have the best sleep you have had in years by listening to soothing sounds.

YOUR BED: Your sleep will not be enjoyable if you are laying on an uncomfortable bed. By purchasing a mattress topper and the right duvet, you can have a better sleep without the expense of a whole new bed. You can choose the right firmness for you and a good duvet will prevent over heating or being too cold. 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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