Your bedroom should be your sanctuary and a haven for sleep, yet often we end up with a poor night's sleep. With some cleverly designed products it can become much easier to get the great night's sleep that you deserve. These five easy to find night time fixes could help smooth your passage to deep, restful sleep.
Noise Reducer
For city slickers, constant street noise throughout the night can be disruptive when you are trying to sleep. To block out most of those outside sounds, consider a noise reducer or white noise machine. Both work to mask that sleep-depriving noise with soft, rhythmic sounds that allow you to drift off peacefully.
Air Purifier
If you suffer from allergies, asthma, and nasal congestion, you probably already know that sniffling, sneezing, and coughing are major obstacles to getting sleep. Introducing an air purifier into your bedroom can help clean up what you're breathing in, reducing the odds that pollutants, pollen, and other airborne allergens will make their way into your throat and nasal passages. The result: cleaner air and deeper sleep.
Blackout Curtains
For many people, having a completely dark room can be the key to a good night's sleep. A sleep mask can help, but blackout curtains are even more effective at eliminating outside light (and even some sound). The key is to ensure they are mounted above your window, extend fully to the floor, and totally cover the window's width for maximum light blocking.
Aromatherapy
When you tap into the power of plants and essential oil scents, you may find that aromatherapy can be extremely beneficial. Consider burning a candle that contains lavender—a naturally relaxing scent—before bed (just blow it out before you turn off the light) or investing in scented pillows to help you drift off to sleep more quickly at night.
MiniJumbuk Mattress Topper
Many of us can spend much of the night tossing and turning. Sleeping on a wool mattress topper can improve sleeping comfort by up to 40%. The more comfortable you are in any one position when you sleep, the less tossing and turning you will do and the more deep and restful your sleep will be. Getting a more restful sleep gives your body time to heal and repair itself, which contributes to a better quality of life.