Sleep Tip #36: Make Your Bed

The secret behind making your bed is, well, there is no secret. One of the key ingredients to making a perfect sleep environment is having a clean and tidy room. That extends all the way to your bed. Getting up and making your bed will not only lead to a more calming environment, but it will also help alleviate morning stress. Have you ever lost your keys or phone and found them tangled in the covers? Making your bed first thing will help keep you from accidentally losing your possessions in the morning. We all know how stressful it can be when you can’t find your car keys. Make your bed and your morning routine will be easier.

Sleep Tip #29: Clean Your Room

Have you ever entered your room when it’s a mess and you start to stress about cleaning it? Many people do not enter their bedroom until after work or in the evening when preparing for bed. Having to clean your room before bedtime can stimulate your mind and prevent you from falling asleep. If you decide to clean your room the following day, you may unknowingly stimulate the brain as you try to fit cleaning the room into your hectic schedule. By keeping your room tidy, you can avoid the stress that comes along with organizing and cleaning.