Most people today maintain hectic schedules that offer only a limited block of peace for rest each day. Are you struggling to get a rejuvenating period of sleep in during those precious hours? To turn your Laughlin, Nevada, home into a restful haven, try putting away bright screens, changing the temperature, and adjusting your humidity levels.
Put Away the Screens
Looking at a bright screen an hour or two before bedtime can make it more difficult to fall asleep when you crawl into bed. If possible, turn to activities that don’t involve a backlit screen, such as reading a book or magazine. If you use an electronic reading device, turn the brightness down.
Change Your Bedroom Temperature
Lower temperatures are best for a restful night’s sleep. Your body naturally responds to cooling air by becoming more restful, because nighttime temperatures are naturally lower than those during the day. If you have a programmable thermostat, you can set it to begin cooling the home around bedtime every day, so you don’t have to consciously attend to this task each night.
Watch Your Diet
The things you choose to eat and drink before bed have a tremendous impact on your quality of sleep. Caffeine and nicotine tend to keep you up, so stay away from coffee, soda, cigarettes, and caffeinated teas right before bed. A big meal within two hours of bedtime can make it hard to sleep as well, so eat earlier or lighter.
Aim for Optimal Humidity
For the most restful sleep, aim for humidity levels around 50 percent. In Nevada’s dry climate, this will probably involve using a humidifier to add a little extra moisture to the air. Excessively dry conditions can leave you with itchy skin and a dry throat that make it difficult to fall asleep. Try a whole-home humidifier for improved comfort in every room of the house.
If your home’s temperature or air quality is keeping you up at night, contact Ambient Edge to address the problem so you can sleep easy.
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