Healthy Sleep Habits: Creating a Technology-Free Bedroom Routine

Disconnecting from technology and the breadth of information at our fingertips that the internet offers us can have huge benefits, especially before we sleep. By creating a tech-free bedroom, you can improve your sleep and reduce stress with a dedicated space to avoid outside noise, doom scrolling and constant group chats. Unplug every night before bed to create healthy sleep habits.

Minimising screens for better sleep

Exposing ourselves to screens all day and then in the evening before bed can disrupt our body's natural sleep cycle. This is because our much-used devices, such as laptops, TVs, phones and tablets, all emit blue light, tricking our brains into thinking it's still daytime. Besides, a late-night scroll or binge-watch just overstimulates the brain, making it even harder to wind down. Set yourself a no-screen rule before bed to improve your sleep quality as well as your overall mood and health for the following day.

You could begin by setting yourself a one-hour curfew of no screens before bed to allow you to unplug and unwind. Swap the screen for a relaxing alternative, such as reading or journaling, to chill out.

Design tech-free zones in your bedroom

Make your bedside table a tech-free zone to keep up healthy sleep habits. Many of us use our phones for our alarms, naturally keeping them at our bedside. Instead, try charging your phone overnight in a different room. This might even prompt you to get up the first time your alarm sounds, as you have to jump out of bed to switch it off.

Work to associate your bedroom with rest and not overstimulation from social media or shows. Step away from doomscrolling TikTok or replying to texts in bed – even short interactions can re-engage your brain and disrupt your wind-down routine.

Keep the restful theme going throughout your bedroom to encourage you to keep your space technology-free. Design your bedroom as a true, calming retreat that feels clutter-free and screen-free. Including matching bedroom furniture to inspire a cohesive, comfortable environment, from a thoughtfully chosen headboard to soothing colour schemes that help you unwind.

Engage in relaxing bedtime rituals

Find calming swaps to replace social media scrolling that mean you look forward to your bedtime routine. From reading and journaling to skincare or practising mindfulness, creating small rituals can help you create healthy sleep habits. Begin by creating a calm environment; think lamps, cosy bedding or a soothing candle. Invest in quality bed sheets and pillows that you can't wait to dive into. Stick to a regular bedtime routine to improve sleep quality in your technology-free bedroom, consistency is key. Consider using a gua sha and become truly present in your nighttime skincare routine or practise deep breathing or meditation for a moment before you sleep.

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