Your bedroom should be your sanctuary – a personal space where you rest, reset and recharge. A haven of tranquillity, that allows you to fully let go, unwind and most importantly, where you lay your head at night.
Last week marked the beginning of BrandAlley’s annual Sleeptember campaign, and each week we’ll be speaking to a different area of sleep in our ‘Sleep Series’, sharing tips and tricks around bedtime education and strategies for healthy, restorative sleep, to make you the best version of you.
This week’s Sleep Series is all about Sacred Sleep, those important bedtime rituals and how to turn your bedroom into your ultimate sleep sanctuary.
Drift into Dreamland
The bed: the foundation, the most important part. From the mattress to the bed linen, the duvet to the pillow and beyond. Start with your mattress – the hero of any irresistible sleep sanctuary. Ensure it’s a high-quality mattress that provides you with the right support for your body.
Define what comforts means to you, for some it may be cool cotton linen, for others it could be sumptuously silk bedding. Choose your favourite fabrics to help you drift off with ease, and there you have it – the bed of your dreams.
Set the Mood
An hour before you intend to sleep, start thinking of ways to relax and unwind. Perhaps you’re a luxury snoozer, so spritzing your pillow with some sumptuous sleep spray, always does the job.
Not sure where to start? Set a bedtime schedule and get into bed with moisturised, fresh-smelling skin. Light a candle to set the mood for a beautifully scented room. Amp up your sleep potential by diffusing lavender-based essential oils – it’s proven to promote a good night’s sleep.
Spending a few moments meditating can help to restore your calm and inner peace. Clear your head space and make your bedroom a sacred place. Meditate in your sleep sanctuary to promote a peaceful state of mind.
Switch Off
For many, interrupted sleep is a result of external factors such as your phone, noise or even light.
Phone-free time before sleep is essential to a blissful night’s sleep. Replying to emails and scrolling through Instagram is a hellish way to end your day. Instead, switch off to give your body and mind some time to relax and unwind.
Light exposure before bed can make it difficult to sleep, turn off the lights before bedtime to maintain your natural sleep cycle.
Tidy Room, Tidy Mind
Adopt a healthy habit to tidy up your space before you get into bed. Take out the trash, dust down your surfaces and eliminate any bedroom clutter. A messy room can result in a poor night’s sleep and increased anxiety. A tidy space helps to reduce stress and depressive symptoms. Cleaning your space helps to get rid of allergens and air dust particles, this will improve your overall sleep quality and general wellbeing.
Elevated Extras
Find the perfect temperature: the NHS says that your bedroom temperature should ideally be between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius. So be sure to grab a fan for the hot summer nights and keep warm during the cold winter months ahead.
Ambient lighting ensures comfortable illumination levels, both at the beginning of the day and at the end. Upon waking up let the light in, to feel a little more optimistic about the new day.
