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1. Know Thy Self
2. Things to Avoid
3. Bedroom Atmosphere (Ambiance)
4. Stress…Ahhhhhh!
5. Relaxation Techniques
6. Exercise: Treadmill it!
7. Site References For More Tips

Bedroom Atmosphere (Ambiance)

There are many 'little things' we can do to our bedrooms to make it more conducive to a good night's sleep. Most of them are going to be highly subjective, so you might think about writing down your experiments or changes and give yourself a little time to see what works best for you. Make your own log or use the one we provided for you with your new pillows. Take your time, and you should find what works best for you.

Bed Sheets
Take a look at your bed sheets and see if they could be changed to help your sleeping environment. For instance, although satin sheets are very soft and seem romantic, they do not 'breathe' well. Our bodies can suffocate under the covers, and this can take away from the quality and quantity of sleep our bodies need. Make sure your sheets are not too rough, heavy, or light. All of these factors can detract from your ability to rest more comfortably.

Room Temperature
Room temperature can also make a big difference. Many people find that a cold room helps them sleep, while others do not. We may not even think much about the room temperature, so you might take a look at the thermostat before going to bed, log the temperature, and change it slightly to find what works best for you. If you find that your feet are cold, a simple solution is to wear socks. You might be surprised how cold feet can keep us awake!

Noise or Sound
Try to make sure that your sleep environment is quiet for the most part. Most people sleep better in a quieter atmosphere, although some do well with constant sounds, like the air conditioning or a ceiling fan noise running continuously. Although many people think they have habituate themselves to intermittent noises at night, like the sound of traffic or airplanes that pass overhead during the night, this is usually not the case. Studies show that those who claim overhead noise from passing airplanes at night do not awaken them actually do awaken when planes pass overhead, but many people simply do not remember this taking place. In fact, in one particular study, the people on average lost about 1 hour of sleep each night.

The key difference in regard to noise at night is intermittent noises vs. constant noises. You might have seen some of the sound machines that have the sound of rolling waves or rainfall that are supposed to help people relax, fall asleep, and stay asleep throughout the night. These can work for some people, because they are very repetitive sounds. It has been postulated that the repetitive sound synchronizes the brainwaves, which can help some people relax and fall asleep more easily. For some people this does not work unfortunately. Also, if sounds are not repetitive, there is a greater likelihood that they can hinder one's sleep onset and awaken them more often throughout the night. So, try to make sure whatever you try, the sound is consistently the same.

There are so-called 'white' noise machines you can also purchase to help drown out or lessen other potential sounds, which can work also. You can try a homemade version of this white noise machine by turning your radio tuner between two channels as well. This might save you a few dollars. Again, give it a shot and see what works best for you.

While some people like to have a constant noise in their room to help them sleep better, there are others who need a relatively quiet room to sleep well. One of the most simple and easiest ways to help is to wear earplugs. There is a wide range of veryinexpensive earplugs you should be able to purchase at you local drug store or pharmacy. Look on the package and find the one that looks most comfortable and supplies the desired decibel level blockage for you, the higher the decibel number on the package the more the blockage of outside sounds. If you find the new ear plugs make the ears a little tender (slightly sore the next day), you might want to give them a shot for more than one night, as your body will adapt and they might not bother you after a few nights of using them. Also, make sure to use them correctly, otherwise, they can be less effective and can lead to discomfort.

Humidity
The humidity levels in the room can also make a difference. If you find your throat is scratchy, your skin feels dry, or you have congested sinus passages, it might be because your room is too dry. If you feel warm, sweaty, and moist, you might want to see if there is too much humidity in the room. There are dehumidifiers and humidifiers you can purchase to help with this. A lot of this will depend on the area in which you live. When you shop around, you might find others are also having the same problems with humidity in your area from the local hardware store sales representative.

Lighting
Ok, one that might seem obvious to many of us…lighting! If your room has a lot of light coming through a window or lights from under a door, you might want to find a way to make your room darker. You can find heavy blinds or even find very heavy drapery (even a dark blanket) to put over your windows. Some people have gone as far as painting the walls black, although this is usually for the daytime sleepers, like a shift worker. You can read more about how light affects our bodies and biological clocks on the Sleep Cycles page. Basically, try to keep your sleep environment free from light, which can easily keep you awake at night, if you know it or not!

Drafts
Earlier we mentioned something about sleeping better with the sound a fan in your room. This can actually create a draft in the room, which can affect some people's sleep negatively. Some people find it better to sleep with a light breeze in the room. Still, others find themselves waking up with a soar throat or tight chest from the draft. You might want to take this into consideration when using a fan or leaving the windows open at night for fresh air. And, wearing a comfortable, loose fitting shirt or pajamas can help with drafts sometimes as well.

Keep it Clean
Speaking of fresh air…of course fresh air can make a big difference. You might want to make sure your sheets are clean, the carpet is vacuumed, and the room is dusted regularly to keep the room fresh and free from particles that can lead to sinus congestion and sleep difficulties.

Bed Equals Sleep
Use your bed and your bedroom as much as possible for sleeping and not for other activities. You can program your body and mind to subconsciously associate your bed with sleep if you use it mainly just for sleep. If you do other things in your bedroom or on your bed, like work, then you might find it more difficult to sleep when the time comes to do so.

Also, if you find yourself not falling asleep after about 20 minutes, then you might want to get up and have a glass of milk, watch a little TV, read a book, or something away from your bed or bedroom. Then, when you feel yourself getting a little tired and think you might be able to fall asleep, give it another shot and lay back down to go to sleep. In short though, use your bed for sleeping and very few other things. Oh, and sex is just fine, as it might even help you fall asleep more easily.

Clocks

Something you might want to try is turning your timepiece in a different direction so that you are not tempted to stare at it. Forget about the time, as it is time to get some good shuteye. If you need an alarm to wake you up, surely leave the clock in an appropriate place so that you can turn it off, but make sure you do not see the time during your sleep period. It can help you get away from thinking about the time and more 'into' your sleep! Forgetaboutit…get some good sleep!

Pillows and Mattresses
As you can see, there are a lot of little things you can do with your sleep environment to help you get a better night's rest. We will briefly mention the Stasis Sleep™ Pillow, which can also help you tremendously in making the right bed/room environment.

Check out this web site and find all the information you need about the Stasis Sleep™ Pillow. You will quickly find this pillow is a highly anatomically correct sleeping support that can help greatly in achieving a better night's rest. The mattress folks will talk about buying a new mattress and the pillow folks will tell you to go out and find a better pillow. Of course this is the case. Our company is founded because of a person who wanted a better night's sleep and even with a new mattress still found other issues preventing him from sleeping better. So, it is not just about being a company that sells pillows for the sake of selling pillows…in fact, take a good look at our site and you will quickly see our goal is to help you get a better night's sleep. And, our pillow is an integral and important aspect of success.

You might save yourself a lot of money by putting off the mattress purchase, and instead, create your own total sleep system with your new Stasis Sleep™ Pillow. Check it out…we think you will be quite pleased! And with the Stasis Sleep™ Pillow Companion Guide© provided FREE (while supplies last) with your order, you surely are on your way to a better night's sleep!

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