HOW TO TURN YOUR BED INTO THE ULTIMATE HAVEN FOR SLEEP

Having trouble sleeping.  Besides exposing ourselves to a multitude of devices just before we go to sleep, not keeping a consistent schedule for bedtime. Even if you have different bedtimes for weekdays and weekends, it's important to try and be as consistent as possible, according to the National Sleep Foundation (http://sleepfoundation.org/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene).

According to a Huffington Post article, even though you "...stay away from caffeine after lunch, don't let Fido share your bed, ...give yourself some time to unwind before expecting to fall asleep, THE VERY THING YOU RELY ON MOST TO GET YOUR REST MIGHT BE SABOTAGING YOUR SLEEP."  (Emphasis mine.)

What is that "thing" the we need the most? Optimizing your bed for sleep. The HP article goes on to note: "...it's not always a matter of mattress firmness, material or size keeping you up...everything from the color of your walls to whether or not there's a lock on the door can play a role in sleep." The following infographic can give you some advice on how to optimize your bed for blissful sleep.