Not Sleeping? 9 Ways It Could Be Your Bedroom's Fault

What with all the running around we do, getting a good night's sleep often feels like a foregone conclusion... though in reality, it's really something we should be prioritizing. You see, getting an adequate amount of sleep — 7 to 9 hours a night on average — is crucial to our survival and cannot be compromised, according to experts. "Sleeping well is one of the most powerful and effective ways to avoid illness, improve productivity and creativity, boost mood, reduce stress and simply enhance our quality of life," says David Brown, PhD, sleep psychologist at Children's Health and UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.

So, how does one go about improving their sleep quality? Well, first off, you're going to want to create a bedroom environment that's conducive to sleep, explains certified Reverie Sleep Coach, Rachel Wong. "If you're a little haphazard about your bedroom environment, you might sleep through the night, but you could be logging lower quality sleep than if you took the time to really create a healthy sleeping space," she says. Not sure if your bedroom is up to par? Here are a few ways it might be "unfit" for quality sleep.

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