Temperature matters. Set your thermostat to 18-20°C (64-68°F). A 2025 National Sleep Foundation study found this drops sleep latency (time to fall asleep) by 40%. Use breathable cotton sheets and a chiliPAD if budget allows.
Light blocking is crucial. Even 1 lux of light suppresses melatonin 50%. Invest in blackout curtains (under $30) and cover LED alarm clocks with tape. Blue light from phones? Enable night shift mode 3 hours before bed—improves deep sleep by 22% (Journal of Sleep Research, 2025).
Scent your pillow. Lavender isn’t woo-woo: a 2025 Wesleyan study showed inhaling lavender oil increased slow-wave sleep 25%. Use 2 drops on a cotton ball inside your pillowcase.
Bonus: Magnesium spray. Topical magnesium glycinate on feet 30 minutes before bed reduced restless leg syndrome 70% in perimenopausal women (Sleep Medicine, 2025).
These sleep improvement hacks cost under $50 total but deliver drug-free ZZZs. Implement one tonight—your tomorrow starts with tonight’s rest.
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