There are rules and behaviors that promote healthy sleep and prevent sleep problems. Science refers to this as sleep hygiene. Because the mind continues to work during the night, unfavorable factors can significantly impair sleep quality. Conversely, this means: those who ensure good sleep hygiene sleep better. Five tips for good sleep, developed in collaboration with the “billerbeck Foundation Sleep and Health.

Tip 1: Make yourself comfortable

Turn the bedroom into a small nighttime paradise. It starts with the bed. Bed base and mattress must be matched for maximum lying comfort. Duvet and pillow should correspond to your personal sleep needs. High-quality down ensures an optimal sleep climate, providing a constant balance between “warm” and “cool,” between “dry” and “humid.” In Dauny’s wide range, you will find the right setup—through personal advice in specialist stores or online using the product finder. By the way, the ideal bedroom temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius. 

Tip 2: You sleep better in the dark

Bright light is disruptive, shortens sleep duration, and inhibits the production of the natural sleep hormone melatonin, which regulates the body’s day-night rhythm. So: close the curtains, turn off the lights, and switch off your smartphone—or at least activate night mode. 

Tip 3: Come to rest

It is a well-known fact that noise disturbs sleep. If traffic noise cannot be avoided, ventilate the bedroom thoroughly for 15 minutes before going to bed and keep the windows closed at night. Those who enjoy evening sports should leave about three hours between exercise and bedtime so that both mind and body can wind down.