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Which came first, the good sleep or the organized thinking?
Organized thinking starts with good sleep. Good sleep is essential for me to plan and organize my client’s homes and offices.
If my client is feeling anxious and I show up tired and cranky, the project wouldn’t go well (and I might not get asked back!). It is my job to have a plan and to execute that plan for my client. And without good sleep I couldn’t be successful.
Everyone’s head works better with a good night’s sleep. The Internet says, so it must be true, that Albert Einstein needed at least 10 hours of sleep per night!
No matter how many hours you need, I hope these 9 ideas will help you organize your bedroom for a better night’s sleep:
- Remove items that don’t support sleep
- Un-muddle the mess
- Dust
- Position your bed advantageously
- Change the sheets
- Do a comfort and ergonomics check
- Start a nighttime routine
- Watch what you eat
- Keep a pen and paper by your bedside
1. Remove items that don’t support sleep.
Try not to include computers, work desks, exercise equipment, televisions, they don’t do anything to help you relax or get to sleep.
2. Un-Muddle the Mess.
Without a clutter-free foundation, these tips won’t be as effective. Start with the floor and the surfaces in your room. Later, go deeper into closets and drawers. Clear out the things you no longer use and donate them. Put things in their proper home. If they don’t have a home, make one for them. Throw out or repair anything that is broken. Finish things that are undone or get rid of them. Clutter is usually a delayed decision. Make the decisions necessary to de-clutter the bedroom! Clearing clutter is the foundation to releasing stuck energy and getting a good night’s sleep. If you need help in this area – give Muddle Management a call!
3. Dust.
Keep your bedroom as well dusted as you can. Excess dust in your room makes it harder for you to breathe. It can cause allergy symptoms and seriously disturb your sleep. Keep dusting wipes in a utility room near your bedroom so that you can easily dust frequently, especially if you have pets.. Do in-depth dusting 2-4 times a year and your lungs with thank you!
4. Position your bed advantageously.
In the practice of Feng Shui, placement of objects is essential to encouraging positive energy flow. You should be able to see the door from your bed, but not have your bed directly in front of the door. A power position in the room allows you to feel more secure and sleep better overall.
5. Change the sheets.
Make sure you change your sheets at least once a week, but for some people who are very sensitive to energy and dust, every 3 to 5 days works better.
6. Do a comfort and ergonomics check.
Are your pillows right for you? Is your bed soft enough to not cut off your circulation during the night? Are the colors in your room soothing? Does your alarm clock wake you up gently or do you hate the sound of it? Make any necessary corrections to help you physically sleep better every night.
7. Start a nighttime routine.
Don’t work just before bed! I know that I have a hard time with this one but it does make a big difference in my sleep. Don’t do bills or watch the news or any other things that can cause you stress just before bed. Start by preparing for the next day. Make tomorrow’s To Do list, pick out clothes, gather things you need to take with you, brush your teeth, hair, etc. Then relax, read, listen to music or sit outside and get closer to nature.
8. Watch what you eat.
Are you snacking on chocolate, soda, or other foods that may have hidden caffeine in them after dinner? What you eat, and when you eat it can seriously affect your sleep. If you snack before bed, choose whole, unprocessed foods as much possible like nuts, fruit, raw veggies, and homemade low salt popcorn are better choices than candies or ice cream.
9. Keep a pen and paper by your bedside.
If you can’t sleep, often it’s because your mind is racing. Whatever is rolling around in your brain and won’t stop, you need to get your thoughts on paper so you can get them off your mind! This helps clear your mental clutter so you can rest!
Some input provided by Ariane Benefit.
If you have any organizing questions please contact me. I’d love to hear from you.
Relax. Contact us today!
Kind regards,
/Samantha Naeyaert
Owner, Muddle Management
Vice President, NAPO-DFW
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