Atmosphere and ambiance sleep tips

Turn off unnecessary electrical equipment or move them out of the bedroom - mobile phone chargers for example.

Keep electrical alarm clocks a few feet away from the bed.

Electrical devices create force-fields which can affect our brains and disrupt our sleep.

Keeping the alarm clock away from the bed will also reduce the tendency to 'clock-watch'.

Clock-watching keeps the brain stimulated and anxious, so don't do it.

Use some sort of gentle alarm for waking.

Sudden abrupt waking makes it more difficult to establish a smooth sleep rhythm.

Keep the bedroom temperature below 70 degrees F.

If you get cold wear socks and use extra blankets.Make the room as dark as possible.

If you get up in the night try to manage with as little light as possible - or no light at all - since light reactivates our waking-time chemicals and biological functions.

Listen to 'white noise' or relaxation CD's before sleeping - anything that you find natural and relaxing.