Your air quality is poor
Air quality can be a big issue, affecting even your night's sleep, as well as your overall health. "One-third of our lives are spent sleeping, which means breathing bedroom air," says Dr. Brown. "Poor air quality can lead to poor sleep quality — so it is important not to overlook this aspect of optimizing the sleep environment." If possible, invest in an air purifier, such as The Pure Company's Portable Air Purifier, $99. This will help protect against any poor air quality that is being enhanced by poor ventilation, carpets, furniture, insulation, flooring, upholstery, household cleaning products and central heating and cooling systems, adds Dr. Brown.
It's filled with too many electronic devices
It is the 21st century, so it's no surprise if your bedroom is filled with tons of tech gadgets, including a TV, laptop, monitor, alarm clock, smartphone, etc. But for the best night sleep it's best to keep your bedroom as device-free as possible. "75-percent of people have access to devices in their rooms and 66-percent use their phones within 30 minutes of going to sleep, which is a problem for a couple of reasons," warns Brantner. "First of all, the harmful blue light messes with your ability to produce melatonin, and, secondly, devices have been proven to promote stress, especially when social media is involved." He suggests making your room a device-free zone so you can truly relax.
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