How to Arrange Your Room for the Best Sleep
Rohrscheib also suggests keeping your sleeping area away from vents, since sudden temperature changes can make you too warm or too cool during the night, which can increase ”sleep fragmentation and restlessness.” When it comes to electronics, experts say you should consider removing them completely from your room. “Your brain is highly adept at forming associations between environments and behaviors, meaning that how you use your bedroom influences your ability to sleep well,” says Rohrscheib. To put it more bluntly, Robins says, “Your bedroom should be for two things—sex and sleeping.” Rohrsheib adds, “Your brain is highly adept at forming associations between environments and behaviors, meaning that how you use your bedroom influences your ability to sleep well.” And the blue light emitted from screens like smartphones suppresses melatonin production. Rohrsheib adds that “even passive exposure to notifications, vibrations, or standby lights from devices can increase alertness and disrupt your ability to fall and stay asleep.” Robins says that if you want to read before bed or need to use the restroom during the night, you should consider using a red light flashlight.
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