Apart from safety, the aim is to make your space as comfortable and relaxing as possible. And tapping into your senses — 👀👂🖐👃 — can help you sleepify your space like a pro.
Assess your own sleep space by the senses, and see which of these tips you might use.
👀 Sight
Remove electrical items — leave your phone and laptop in another room
Use bulbs with blue light filters on bedside lamps
Use black-out curtains and a sunrise alarm clock
Wear a sleep mask
👂 Sound
Listen to calming Sleep Music as you wind down
Play white or pink noise tracks in the Calm app while you sleep
Wear comfy, safe ear plugs
🖐️ Touch/Feel
Invest in a mattress and pillows that support your body
Use linens that feel pleasant against your skin (silk, cotton, or flannel)
Layer blankets to add calming weight over the body or sleep under a gravity blanket
Make sure it’s not too hot by adjusting your thermostat or opening a window
👃 Smell
Diffuse calming essential oils like lavender to relax body and mind
Spray sleep mist on your pillow or linens
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