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Home LivingWellnessSleepWhy your bed should never face away from the door, plus 3 more Feng Shui bedroom rulesIs your bedroom keeping you awake? Try these Feng Shui tips for better sleepWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Is your bedroom keeping you awake? Try these Feng Shui tips for better sleep
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep, your bedroom could be (partly) to blame. There are certain Feng Shui rules that dictate how your room should be organised, in order to give you the best chance of a great night’s sleep. Whether or not you buy into the concept or not, there are some pretty compelling arguments as to why these are a good idea.
Let’s say you’ve already tried thesetricks to fall asleep quickly, invested in thebest mattressyou can afford, and aresleeping in the right position, and yoursleep trackerstats are still looking sub-optimal, perhaps it’s time to think about the state of your immediate environment. Here’s how to Feng Shui your bedroom for the best sleep.
1. Face your bed towards the door
Let’s start with the position of the bed – it should be facing the door, with the headboard against a wall. “Feng shui dictates that sleeping with your head towards the door is bad luck as the door will drain positive energy away from you as you sleep,” explains Thomas Goodman, interiors expert atMyJobQuote.
This arrangement will also help you feel safe overnight. “The bed facing the door ensures that you can see anyone that enters the bedroom space,” he continues. “Securing the headboard to the wall lets the mind know that no object can enter from where you cannot see.
2. Clear out under your bed
“Feng Shui dictates that there should be nothing stored under the bed for energy and oxygen to flow freely around the space,” explains Thomas. If you’re really short on space and need to use the space under the bed for storage, use it for sleep-related items like spare bedding and pillows.
3. Try a symmetrical layout
This one might not be possible for everyone, but a symmetrical layout can help you feel calmer, which is conducive to better sleep. “The brain favours symmetry as it interprets it as safe, stable, and calm,” says Thomas. “Ensuring your room is as symmetrical as possible promotes calm as soon as you enter the space, putting you in the best stead for optimal sleep.”
4. Tidy up
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