Sleeping on your side – especially your left – generally improves comfort. With a pillow between your knees, your muscles relax more, promoting more restful sleep. A small change, a big difference.
The microclimate of your room: an underestimated factor
You've probably noticed that you sleep better in a slightly cool room. This isn't a coincidence. A room that's too warm prevents your body from reaching its ideal resting temperature, which disrupts sleep.
Conversely, a room that is too cold can trigger an adaptation reflex: your body rebalances fluids differently, which can lead to… waking up during the night.
How to sleep better until morning?
Rest assured: there's no need to completely overhaul your routine. A few simple steps can be enough:
- Hydrate regularly throughout the day, then gradually reduce your intake in the evening.
- Elevate your legs for about ten minutes before going to bed to promote relaxation.
- Air out your room in the evening and choose lightweight bedding.
- Adopt the side position with a pillow for natural body alignment.
- Calm your mind with slow breathing or a few pages of a relaxing book.
- And just before going to sleep, make one last quiet trip to the bathroom: this is sometimes enough to avoid waking up too early.
Because better understanding your nights is the first step to sleeping better.
