allow them on your bed<\/a>—or if they jump on the bed while you’re asleep—you can add motion transfer and lack of space to the list of reasons why this can be a bad idea.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
There are many health advantages to having a pet, but when it comes to sharing the bed with them, this issue is debatable. No matter what veteran pet owners may say, the fact of the matter is that most people that don’t find their sleep interrupted by pets in their bedroom are likely deep sleepers, devoid of physical hypersensitivities—or owners of huge California king beds. The emotional bond you have with your pet may be enough to overcome some sneezing and tossing and turning, but it may be that whatever’s gained mental health-wise is\u00a0subtracted from sleep quality. If you really can’t handle not having your pet around while you sleep—and you’re noticing signs of faltering sleep hygiene due to co-sleeping with your furry friend—have them pick a spot on the floor or buy them a pet bed.<\/p>\n
(Maria here, and let me just say that this is one rule that I have yet to implement in my own home! If you are finding this difficult to do, know that you are not alone.)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#7 Clothes and Shoes You Don’t Wear<\/h2>\n
How much of your bedroom storage space is eaten up by clothes and shoes? Now, what percentage of those clothes and shoes do you actually wear on a regular basis? Chances are, you’re holding on to too many pieces that are damaged in some way, too worn, no longer fit or are no longer in style. Yes, sentimental value is something that should be honored—but save that for a few important items, like a varsity jacket\u00a0or a wedding dress. Keeping everything just makes you a pack rat.<\/p>\n
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Your closet should ideally contain only clothes that you are currently using. If you have seasonal clothes, store them out of sight. The less clothes and shoes you have, the more you end up using the pieces you like. Actually, if you weed out all the pieces that you never really wear anyway, you’ll always be wearing something you like. Isn’t that better than holding on to stuff that doesn’t serve a purpose anymore? Let that negative energy go and allow your bedroom to breathe unencumbered by items just gathering dust.<\/p>\n
Bonus: Less clothes also means less laundry; and less chance of your dirty clothes piling up somewhere on the floor or on a chair.<\/p>\n
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#8 Accumulated Nightstand Clutter<\/h2>\n
What’s on your nightstand right now? Typical residents of bedside tables include a few understandable essentials:\u00a0alarm clocks, table lamps, potted plants, and personal items like reading glasses or a sleep mask. However, there is a tendency to dump whatever’s in your pocket onto your nightstand; which results in odd coins, lint, receipts, pens and other small items to accumulate and add to what’s already there. Add in the renegade teacup or two, a pile of books, jewelry you take off before you sleep, and more; now you have a veritable mess. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n
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It is easy to treat your nightstand like that<\/em>\u00a0kitchen drawer or that <\/em>living room chair. You know which ones I mean, and what they’re for—basically repositories of things you don’t know where else to put. Clutter is never healthy, but in the bedroom the stakes are higher. Try to keep your nightstand clean. Your well-rested mind and body will thank you for it in the morning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#9 An Uncomfortable Bed<\/h2>\n
You may be putting off buying a new mattress because it’s beyond your budget, but if your bed is lumpy and sagging, you should really make replacing it a priority. Sleep is important! We spend so much time sleeping, and it’s how we recharge and rest. Think of it this way: If your smartphone charger was acting up, you’d replace it, right?<\/p>\n
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If you can’t take care of your mattress just yet, think about your pillows and bedding. Are the cushions flat? Are the linens yellowed and crispy? If so, you need to replace them, too. If you want to start making changes in your bedroom to encourage better sleep habits, your bed is the first thing you should upgrade.<\/p>\n
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#10 A Noisy or Active Bedmate<\/h2>\n
This is for those of you that share the bed with your partner. While you can’t just kick someone out of your life because they’re a chronic snorer or an active sleeper, it is worth considering separate bedrooms—or, at the very least, separate beds. Barring that, going to a sleep specialist is a must; as regular snoring and tossing and turning may be symptoms of more serious health problems.<\/p>\n
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This may sound extreme, but hear us out. The link between sleep disorders and disturbances to the quality of relationships has been studied<\/a>, and it’s been found that when someone’s partner has a sleep disorder, chances are they will develop one themselves. For example: If your partner’s snoring keeps you awake at night enough times, you may eventually develop chronic insomnia. This is on top of relationship tension caused by both of you not getting quality sleep. In many cases, sleeping separately can actually help strengthen your bond and allow you to better support each other’s path to better sleep health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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