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What are the Benefits of Good Sleep Hygiene?

Millions of people search Google every month for sleep-related queries. If you’re looking for the benefits of good sleep hygiene, you’re not alone. It’s essential to get good sleep and the right amount for many reasons we will discuss. We’ll also give you some tips on how to get better sleep with things like routines, room lighting, and more. At Gables New York, we often talk to people about the needs of their sleeping spaces, and we’d love to help you, too!

Dark bedroom equipped with light-blocking Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

According to the National Sleep Institute, most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Teens, children, and babies need more; seniors might need an hour or less. Of course, the exact amount depends on the individual, but most people won’t regularly need more than an hour or two beyond the suggested amount. However, there may be times when our bodies may need extra sleep to heal or recover.

Getting an appropriate amount of sleep is critical to your health and overall well-being, so it is critical to get enough sleep consistently.

What Happens if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

When we don’t get enough sleep, we can suffer from multiple problems. Some common issues that arise from sleep deprivation include:

  • Inability to focus during the day
  • Impaired driving
  • Irritability
  • Frequent illnesses
  • Increased risk of stroke
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Workplace injuries

These are only just a few ways poor sleep can affect us negatively.

Health Benefits of Good Sleep Hygiene

In addition to simply feeling better, getting enough sleep allows our bodies to rest and heal. During sleep, our body releases hormones needed for everything from mood to your immune health. Sleep is a necessary process that provides our bodies and minds with the time they need to rest and recover from the stresses of our everyday lives.

Getting enough sleep at night can also reduce the risk of injuries and accidents caused by inattention or slow reflexes. Some studies show a link between sleep health and a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. Getting enough sleep is critical not only for short-term health but long-term as well.

So, we’ve made it clear that getting enough sleep benefits us significantly and is essential for healthy bodies, so what do you do if you are struggling to get enough?

How to Get More Sleep at Night

Your sleep hygiene schedule starts much earlier in the day. Here are some things you can do during the day to prepare yourself for better sleep at night.

  • Wake up to the light, whether that be from the sun or artificial sources
  • Limit caffeine consumption, especially afternoon
  • Get a reasonable amount of exercise or physical activity earlier in the day
  • Gradually darken your space before you go to bed
  • Eat healthy and avoid heavy, fatty, and fried foods before bed
  • Stop screentime at least an hour before bed
  • Make sure you’re taking any medications at the correct times
  • Stay hydrated, but don’t drink too much, so you have to wake up to use the bathroom.

How to Create a Space for Good Sleep Hygiene

When it’s time for bed, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you get enough high-quality sleep.

  1. Make sure you have everything you need within reach, and set your alarm if necessary.
  2. Consider keeping the temperature cool, preferably around 65-68 degrees.
  3. Avoid using your phone, tablet, or other light-emitting devices in bed.
  4. Make the room as dark as possible.

How can you create the perfect light levels at night and when you wake? It can be hard to get that perfect level of darkness before bed and refreshing morning light with the same window treatments in the same room. Thankfully, we’ve got the Hunter Douglas window treatments you need to do just that.

Hunter Douglas Window Treatments for Better Sleep Hygiene

Some window treatments, no matter how opaque or heavy, still leak light, and just a sliver of light is enough to interrupt good sleep hygiene.

If this is a problem in your sleeping space, you need the Duette® LightLock™ system.

 Duette® Cellular Shades feature an energy-efficient honeycomb cellular design that traps air, keeping temperature leaking at bay. The LightLock™ System stops side and bottom light leaks with overlapping side channels that block or absorb incoming light.

With Powerview® Automation, you can program your shades to open and close at specific times, allowing you to create a lighting schedule that works best for you.

If you have specific lighting needs throughout the day, consider Designer Roller Shades with the Duolite® System. The two panels of these modern shades work together at your whim to create the perfect balance of light and shade when and where you need it. With Powerview® Automation, you can plan out an entire day of lighting.

Visit Gables New York for Hunter Douglas Window Treatments and a Good Night’s Sleep

Our Staten Island, New York, showroom has a full selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments. We also happily serve the areas of Brooklyn, NY, Monroe County, Madison, and Chatham, New Jersey. Contact us today, and we’ll help you get started on your journey to good sleep hygiene and the sleep space of your dreams.

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