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We all know that sleep is a crucial part of living our best and healthiest lives, especially for parents and expecting parents. Sleep boosts our immune systems, promotes good mental health, decreases stress, and eases marital tension…but is your bedroom arranged for the best sleep possible? With so many of us spending much more time at home (and, let us be honest, probably itching for a little home makeover), now is the perfect time to look into bedroom Feng Shui.
Instead of taking on a new TV show to binge or scrolling Instagram, why not dedicate a little time to changing the Feng Shui of your sleeping environment? You might be delightfully surprised by how much Feng Shui can help you get a better sleep.
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of directing energy in such a way that a person can become harmonised with their environment. The idea is that energy is like moving water or air, in fact the words ‘feng’ and ‘shui’ translate to water and air, respectively. If the energy gets stuck and is unable to flow correctly then it can get stagnant and that can result in leaving a person feeling drained and unmotivated.
Modern Feng Shui as a design tool for living combines the Western lens of psychology with the ancient Chinese philosophy of Tao to give a practitioner the ability to focus on specific areas of their life to fix with Feng Shui tweaks. For example, if you cannot sleep because you are 8 months pregnant and this quarantine has you feeling super anxious. According to the practice of Feng Shui, you can make a few adjustments to your bedroom to redirect the energy to help you get a decent night’s sleep.
Invest in a bed big enough for you relax in, try a king size if you have the space. Be sure to be able to walk around three sides of the bed and that the side you get in on has plenty of space so you do not feel crowded. Make sure your bed is placed in the center of a wall and that it is out of line with the door. You want to see the door from where you lay but you do not want to be in a direct line with in.
Use soft, muted colours that feel relaxing and soothing to you. Find bedroom colours that make you think of peaceful thoughts. Try to avoid pops of loud colour and bright lights. In fact, if you can, use dim lights or even battery-operated candles, that is even better.
Remove anything that does not naturally belong in a bedroom. Mirrors, bookcases, desks, electronics, and the like should all be removed. All closet doors and drawers should be closed to keep the space feeling clutter free and quiet. And if you like to read before sleep then only keep the book you are currently reading in your room.
Feng Shui can be a soothing and relaxing tool especially when combined with good sleep hygiene like avoiding sugar and alcohol before bed, going to bed at the same time every night, and taking a few moments to stretch and breathe deeply. Before you know it, your bedroom can easily become a space of tranquility where sleep is the name of the game.
Another way new parents can sleep better? Put Baby to sleep in SNOO. This smart baby bed automatically soothes fussing, so that your little one sleeps better…and so do you! Learn more about SNOO Smart Sleeper here.
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
