Routine No 703 - Sleeping environment
Minimise the amount of light coming in from outside.
Make sure that your outdoor lighting does not disturb your sleep. First and foremost through good blackout, but if necessary, you can also install a timer to regulate the lights so that they are not switched on at night. The reduced electricity consumption also saves you money.
WHY IT HELPS:
Because the receptors in our eyes are sensitive to light even when we're asleep, sleep can be disrupted by your outdoor lighting. Any light the eyes take in during the night is interpreted by the brain as a sign that it is daytime. By having a completely dark bedroom, you ensure that you are not disturbed and risk waking up unnecessarily.
Routine No 001 - Sleep scheduleMake a sleep schedule and stick to it.
Routine No 701 - Sleeping environmentMake sure your bedroom is dark.
Routine No 702 - Sleeping environmentUse a lamp with very low brightness.
Routine No 703 - Sleeping environmentMinimise the amount of light coming in from outside.
Routine No 704 - Sleeping environmentKeep humidity levels around 45% in the bedroom.
Routine No 705 - Sleeping environmentSleep in a cool bedroom.
Routine No 706 - Sleeping environmentWear a sleep mask.
Routine No 708 - Sleeping environmentSleep in a bed with optimal support for your body.
Routine No 710 - Sleeping environmentUse a quality pillow.
Routine No 711 - Sleeping environmentUse a single (personal) duvet if required.
Routine No 801 - Stress managementDo not check your mobile phone at night.
Routine No 809 - Stress managementLeave your phone outside of the bedroom.
Routine No 815 - Stress management