Despite sleeping there every night, you may not have given much thought to the items in your bedroom. Everyone has different lifestyles, nighttime routines, and morning habits, but we all keep similar items in our bedrooms. In this article, we’ve collected the opinions of experts on what you should and shouldn’t keep in your bedroom. Bedrooms should always be a place of rest, first and foremost. Most of the items on this list are things that hinder your rest. So, if you’re wondering what’s ruining your sleep, read on!
Television
We know it feels relaxing to unwind with Netflix in bed after a long day’s work, but is it worth sacrificing your sleep? Experts point out that a bright television light prevents melatonin, the sleep hormone, from being released. Secondly, finishing a cliffhanger episode can leave you hyper-alert, and let’s be honest, who stops watching after a cliffhanger? Cliffhangers lead to binge-watching, leading to you staying up far later than you intended. A TV in the bedroom will do nothing for your sleep; get rid of it and your body will thank you.
If you must keep a TV in your bedroom, turn it off an hour before bed. This keeps your circadian rhythm (the natural cycle of sleeping and waking) intact. You’ll also produce melatonin as you naturally would. If you want to watch a show, then choose something light-hearted or familiar. Violent, intense, or emotional shows can leave some people anxious afterward, and this hurts your ability to sleep.