Sleep is one of the most important processes that allow us to “reboot ourselves” and have the strength to do everything new, so sleep quality is of great importance.
Brightside published a report in which it discussed many factors that affect sleep, ranging from the pillow we sleep on to the smells we smell while sleeping, but we may make some mistakes when designing our bedrooms that prevent us from enjoying a good sleep, as The report first indicated that the pillow should be replaced if it found sweat stains, or was torn, with a rather unpleasant smell.
Smells also have a relaxing effect on the nervous system and help us sleep, so you should choose the smells you like and not overdo it at night, and you should also choose the mattress that suits your way of sleeping, in addition to choosing the appropriate bed linen.
There are a lot of factors that affect sleep, here's more about them to learn about the mistakes we may make when designing our bedrooms and how to avoid those mistakes, in order to sleep better.
Pillows must be replaced once every 1.5 years, and generally have a lifespan of up to 3 years (Pixels)
1- old pillows
Pillows must be replaced once every year and a half, bearing in mind that the shelf life of the pillows extends up to 3 years.
But if you are using a 5-6 year old pillow, it is possible that your body is not getting enough support and your sleep will not be restful.
To check if you need to replace the pillow, remove the pillowcase and look at the pillow intently, are there any sweat stains?
Is it torn?
Does it smell bad?
Pillows collect dead skin cells, mold and fungus.
Over time, up to half of a pillow's weight may be made up of these unwanted components.
It can cause allergic reactions that will spoil your sleep.
There are smells that help us sleep. If there are a lot of smells, the effect may be opposite (pixels).
2- Scent sources
There are aromas that have a relaxing effect on the nervous system and help us sleep.
This is why so many bedrooms have different fragrances.
But if there are a lot of smells, the effect may be opposite.
Don't use too many perfumes and change them when you feel uncomfortable.
3- Wrong position
Even your preferred sleeping position is important;
For example, if you prefer to sleep on your side, it is better to choose a foam mattress to relieve the load on the pressure points: the shoulders and thighs.
For those who sleep on their backs, it is better for them to sleep on firmer mattresses to keep the spine straight.
If you prefer to sleep on your side, it is better to choose a foam mattress (Pixels)
4- Unsuitable bed linen
He thinks that cotton is a good material for bed linen, because it is clean and natural, but it is not the best choice for sleeping;
Cotton quickly absorbs sweat from hair and skin, which means linens must be washed often.
A good alternative is silk bed linen;
It has good thermal conductivity, which means that it is warm in winter and cool in summer, hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, and has a good effect on skin and hair.
Too many plants in the bedroom may also have negative consequences, so be more careful when choosing them (pixels)
5- Lots of plants
Too many plants in the bedroom may also have negative consequences;
On the one hand, these plants produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, but on the other hand, dust accumulates on them, which can have a negative effect on breathing.
Some plants can also add carbon dioxide to the air, rather than absorb it.
Don't remove all the plants, but be more careful when choosing them.
Synthetic pillows quickly lose their shape and need to be replaced (pixels)
6- The wrong pillow
Choosing the perfect pillow is an individual process, but there are some criteria.
Pillows filled with fluff may cause an allergic reaction if it is not clean enough.
Synthetic pillows quickly lose their shape and need to be replaced.
While fleece pillows are very hard, they are resistant to mold and dust mites.
Foam pillows are becoming the most popular;
The shape of the pillow adapts to the construction of the shoulder, neck and head to take the load off the spine.
The height of the pillow should be enough to make the shoulders, neck and head evenly in relation to the spine.
Pillows that are too high or too low may put an extra burden on the spine and make your sleep uncomfortable.
The pillowcase should also be the exact same size as the pillow.
Mechanical watches are very noisy when we try to fall asleep (pixels)
7- The mechanical watch
Sometimes, mechanical watches can be very noisy.
Normally, we don't pay attention to the ticking of the clock, but when we try to fall asleep, the sound can be very annoying.
8- Chaos
Piles of clothes on the floor and on chairs and clutter in general can irritate, stress, and disturb you.
This is why it is best to keep your bedroom clean.
And you can keep boxes containing things you don't often need under your bed so you don't see them.
Clutter in your bedroom in general can cause irritation and stress and disturb your sleep (pixels)
9- Hardware
It is not recommended to keep various sources of electromagnetic radiation near your bed, such as cell phones, laptops and televisions.
According to some studies, electromagnetic radiation can have a negative effect on melatonin production.
10- Lots of furniture
A crowded bedroom causes what is known as visual distress, the furniture collects a lot of dust, and the impression of the room is very poor.
This is why it is best to avoid unnecessary furniture in your bedroom, and sleep is better if there are fewer things in the bedroom.
11- Bright Decorations
The bedroom should allow your body to rest, including the eyes.
Bright walls, lots of decorations, paintings with pictures, and lots of little details are annoying;
You need to get used to this in order to fall asleep and sleep well.
And if you have a quieter design, it's perfect for sleeping.