Waking up groggy is a good indication you didn’t get a good night’s sleep. On the other hand, if you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day, then your body got its rest and you’re totally recharged. One of the ways you can achieve that goal is to cut back on those “midnight snacks.” Those can break up your sleep pattern as your body switches from sleep mode to digestion mode. The other way to achieve a good night’s sleep is to create the perfect sleeping environment. Here’s how to get it done:
Set the Right Temperature
For sleeping, cool is much better than warm. How many restless nights have you had because it was too hot? The optimum temperature for most people appears to be anywhere from 68 to 70 degrees. If you don’t want your AC running all night, then consider installing a ceiling fan to help cool things down. They can be extremely effective.
Optimize Your Bedroom Environment
Our bodies are “wired” to sleep at night and be awake during the day. You can’t take a nap on the beach unless you cover your eyes. In order to get a good night’s sleep your bedroom environment has to be optimized. That starts with the darkness. Try to avoid bright alarm clocks or the glare from the TV. Blackout curtains are a good way to keep the light from outside seeping in. They also can dampen noise, which is equally important for falling and staying asleep. If there is too much traffic noise coming in from outside, then you might want to start using earplugs. As for getting the room dark enough, a sleep mask is a good option, too.
Next, you want to make sure your mattress is in good condition. The older a mattress becomes the more likely it will grow to be uncomfortable. Whatever firmness you once had would be long gone after eight years. That is when most manufacturers suggest changing the mattress. What happens to the old one? That is easily taken care of by Junk King Orange County. These are the junk hauling pros who probably remove a mattress a day from homes all across the OC. Getting rid of an old mattress is going to be a big help for getting a good night’s sleep. Junk King Orange County can help with that today.