{"id":376,"date":"2018-06-04T22:22:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T22:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.candlewoodnorthapts.com\/blog\/?p=376"},"modified":"2018-07-10T22:40:12","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T22:40:12","slug":"why-your-bedroom-is-your-power-down-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.candlewoodnorthapts.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/04\/why-your-bedroom-is-your-power-down-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Bedroom is Your Power-Down Place"},"content":{"rendered":"

At their wit’s end, patients at sleep clinics get frustratingly obvious advice. They're told to practice “sleep hygiene,” which means careful attention to the sleep routine. A cool, comfortable bedroom, regular evening schedule, and wind-down period before bed help the body and mind to make the transition to deep sleep.<\/p>\n

Cutting corners at bedtime can affect your safety and your health. Wakefulness can result in microsleeps, tiny losses of consciousness throughout the day. Getting quality sleep is essential.<\/p>\n

Just like your gym routine, your sleep routine needs to be organized and effective. You’ll do it in five areas:<\/p>\n

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• Clearing the space.<\/li>\n
• Nurturing the senses.<\/li>\n
• Descending in stages.<\/li>\n
• Cruise control.<\/li>\n
• The refreshing hot face towel of morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Clearing Sleep Space<\/h2>\n

  Your apartment bedroom should have as little clutter as possible. Build a sense of practical simplicity that will help your mind to stay peaceful as you prepare for sleep. Leave things of the day, of exercise or effort, outside your sleep chamber.<\/p>\n

  Sense Nurturing<\/h2>\n

  Identify your sleep space with colors, images and symbols that help you enjoy your time asleep. For some people, that’s soft, simple images and pastel colors. For others, geometric patterns, earth tones and symbols help wrap them in pleasant dreams.<\/p>\n

  The One-Way Descent to Sleep<\/h2>\n

  Go to sleep trusting your body and mind to relax and awaken refreshed. Think only of right now, and leave the morning alone. It's time to power down.<\/p>\n

  Cruise Control in the Pillow<\/h2>\n

  Let the mattress and pillow support your body and head. Think about something in your life that's simple and uplifting, like a pet or a good friend. Let the support carry you off to sleep. It’s fine if this takes some time.<\/p>\n

  A Relaxing, Hot Face Towel in the Morning<\/h2>\n

  Instead of thinking of urgency when you wake up in the morning, think of a nice, hot face towel bringing you back to the day. It's stimulating, but lets you power up confidently.<\/p>\n

  Experts agree: Your bedroom needs to be the place where your body knows it's going to sleep. Are you looking for more information about our floor plans with comfortable bedrooms for sleep and plenty of space? Contact us today! Give our office a call to learn more about our apartments in Northridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  At their wit’s end, patients at sleep clinics get frustratingly obvious advice. They're told to practice “sleep hygiene,” which means careful attention to the sleep routine. A cool, comfortable bedroom, regular evening schedule, and wind-down period before bed help the body and mind to make the transition to deep sleep. Cutting corners at bedtime can… <\/p>\n

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