10/03/2026
This is Sleep Awareness Week and all week, on social media, I am going to be sharing my top tips for a great nights sleep and today is all about setting the scene!
What is the perfect environment for you to slip into slumber?
I have given this a great deal of thought over the past few years and I think I have nailed it for myself and my husband, and your environment may differ, however there are key elements that you should consider.
My bedroom is tidy and free from clutter - it’s true that tidiness brings with it a certain degree of peace of mind.
I like to air my bedroom every day and so open the window in the morning, in all weathers to get some new fresh air circulating in the room! Most days, I will leave it open for some time!
Lighting is also really important - each night, at dusk, I close my shutters and curtains and our room is pitch black - this effect can also be achieved with black out blinds. then use our bedside lamps to provide soft lighting rather than using “the big light” which gives a real nighttime feel when I come to bed instead of a glare! At this time, I also turn down the bed so that it is ready to get into when I come to bed with no distractions.
Once you are in this environment at bed time, it is really advisable not to have the TV on, or have your phone or laptop either - the blue light from these devices is not conducive to sleep!
Whilst I have my phone in my bedroom, as I use it as an alarm clock, I don’t look at it for at least an hour before bedtime.
Then there is temperature! I like a warm bed in a cool room - the radiator in our bedroom is turned off for most of the year - I also like weight in my covers so prefer a duck down duvet to hollow fibre, and opt for a summer weight duvet with a heavy throw on top rather than a winter duvet as it allows for flexibility by removing a layer if I am too warm! It might be worth considering what is best for your needs, - we all have our own preferences, and do you have the right bedding at the moment?
Finally, my bedside table has everything I need to use before I go to sleep!
My magnesium for my feet (more about this later in the week), my Kindle, my journal and a glass of water to keep hydrated.
My perfect environment is always ready! It’s time to sleep 💤
How much thought have you put into your sleep environment?
Is it working for you, or are there things you could change?
Tomorrow I will continue with my top tips with my pre-bedtime routine so come back and check it out!
Your mind, body and soul will thank you 🩷
Much love, Fiona x