Regardless of age or lifestyle, it’s important to get restful sleep every night. Not having enough could impair your ability to function throughout the day. Here are five hacks you can try in your Canberra Crescent Residences to achieve this effect.
Refrain From Using Screens an Hour Before Bed
It’s been said that blue light is harmful not just to our eyes but our overall health. While you can reduce the amount you get throughout the day, you should cut exposure altogether just before you retire. Do everything you need on your smartphone or computer an hour before bedtime.
Set Your Phone to Silent
Your sleep could be interrupted by unwanted notifications and calls. This is an easy fix- just set your smartphone to silent or DND (do not disturb). To keep yourself from being tempted to check your device, put it out of arm’s reach.
Blackout Curtains for Less Noise
Blackout curtains are called as such because they allow very little light to enter. Your bedroom should be conducive to good rest, and for this to happen, it has to be cool, comfortable, and quiet. Invest in a proper set of blackout curtains that you can put over your bedroom windows.
Practice Meditation or Breathing Exercises
Meditation helps calm both the body and mind. It’s the same with breathing exercises, too. There are plenty of resources you can find online, primarily on Google and YouTube, as a guide on how to do it properly.
Use a White Noise Machine
A white noise machine can be an app or an electric fan that you can turn on before you go to bed. The noise generated from these devices is beneficial to sleep- it can calm you down and make you forget about tomorrow’s problems. This technology can help with work and study as well.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
