Not getting enough sleep is not a nice experience. It can leave you in a cycle of tiredness for days. I know that without at least seven hours sleep under my belt there is no way I will be energised the next day. Many people rely on a bedtime ritual to prepare them for a long and peaceful sleep such as having a warm bath, drinking a cup of warm milk or taking a few moments to breathe deeply. We can adapt our bedroom into a room designed to help us get to sleep and stay asleep for as long as possible. Spending a little money to adapt some of your bedroom’s features will create a room designed for your relaxation.

LINED CURTAINS: hanging lined curtains up on your bedroom windows has several benefits over single-layered drapes. They have insulating materials which can significantly reduce the noise that enters your bedroom from outside, including road noise, as well as regulating the room temperature for a comfortable atmosphere. You can purchase blackout lining for the curtains that already hang in your bedroom with all the benefits outlined above as well as filling your room with complete darkness. As we are often kept awake or woken up early by noises like birdsong and early sunrises, lined curtains will solve these problems.

SOUND STIMULATORS: Your partner’s snoring or the constant rumbles of outside noises are not sounds that tend to relax us. Sound stimulators emit noises proven to have relaxing qualities that can override any stressful sounds and take us off into a deep sleep. Sound stimulators can make your sleeping pattern regular, and you might have the best sleep you have ever had.

YOUR BED: New bed frames and mattresses can be expensive but an uncomfortable bed can lead to an uncomfortable night’s sleep. Instead of spending hundreds of pounds on a whole new bed, you can purchase a mattress topper and a new duvet. Mattress toppers come in a variety of firmness so you can choose the right one for you and a good duvet will prevent any over heating or cooing down you might experience in the night. Making your bed the centre of relaxation and comfort will set you in good stead for a perfect night’s sleep.

If one or all of these tips work for you, sleeping will never be the same again.