As a college student, sleep may seem elusive. Between the stress of classes and juggling everything you have to do, it can seem impossible to get enough sleep let alone good sleep. However, it is crucial that you get plenty of good sleep so you can continue to perform at your best. There are changes within your apartment that you can make to improve your sleep.
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Dark shades
It is difficult to get decent sleep when bright lights are shining through your window, and lightly colored shades do not block out the light. Finding dark shades can help block out the light and help you sleep better. You may even decide to invest in blackout shades that are designed to keep your room perfectly dark at night.
Ambient lighting
Bright lights can disrupt your sleep, but so can going from the bright lights you use around the house to a completely dark room. Before bed, dim your lights and use warmer lighting to help you settle in and relax your body for a better night’s sleep. If your apartment does not have dimmable lights, see if your landlord would be willing to install them or let you use warmer lightbulbs.
Be cool
When you are trying to sleep, it is difficult to do so when your room is really warm. Turn your thermostat between 65° and 75°F at night. The cooler air tells your body to drop its temperature and produce melatonin. This helps you fall asleep. Not only will you sleep better, but keeping your air conditioning and heater at a lower setting can help save energy and money.
Nightstand essentials
Having what you need right on your nightstand can help you sleep better. Since drinking water can help you sleep better, having a glass or bottle of water on your nightstand is useful. It has been proven that shutting down your technology before you get into bed can help you sleep. Instead of scrolling through social media in bed before falling asleep, consider reading a book. Keep a book on your nightstand and read a few pages before bed. Have a music player on your nightstand to listen to calming music to help you sleep.
Comfortable mattress and bedding
Nothing is more essential for sleep than the mattress and bedding you sleep on. It is important to invest in good quality sheets and pillows and a comfortable mattress. These items might be more expensive, but these are items worth splurging on. Know how soft or hard you like your mattress and go from there. Also, make sure you have quality sheets and a comfortable pillow.
Essential oils and diffuser
It has been shown that certain essential oils, such as lavender, can aid in sleep. Lavender can decrease your heart rate and blood pressure, putting your body in a relaxed state to help with sleep. Invest in an essential oil diffuser and some essential oils you like. Diffusers come in various styles, shapes, and colors so you will be able to find one that fits your décor. You may also opt for lavender-scented pillow mist or other scented items to help you sleep.
Declutter your space
Studies have shown that sleeping in a cluttered room can impact your quality of sleep. Keep only your essentials on top of your nightstand and use stylish organizers to help keep your space clutter-free. If your space is cluttered, spend a little bit of time each day working on cleaning it up and making it less messy. Your quality of sleep will increase and you will feel better knowing that you know where things are.
Colors and textures
Having bold colors in your bedroom can be less than calming, which will disrupt your sleep quality. If you are unable to paint the walls of your bedroom, try to cancel out the colors with other things that are more muted. If you can, use muted colors on your walls. Also, using soft textures such as fleece and fringe can help add a cozy vibe to your bedroom space and help you sleep better. Textures can be used in place of bright, bold colors if you are looking to add points of interest to your bedroom.
Plants and flowers
Having plants and flowers in your room can help liven things up, especially since you want to keep the rest of your room calm and relaxing. Some have even said that buying yourself flowers can help keep your space clean and decluttered, which can help increase your quality of sleep. Buy some plants for your space. If you are not so good at keeping plants alive, buy yourself some fresh-cut flowers. Flowers and plants can make things interesting without adding too much bold color to your space.
As a college student, sleep is important so you can keep performing at your best and doing well in all you have going on. Making a few simple changes in your space can help increase your quality of sleep and keep you at your best.
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