This might not be at the top of your to-do list; but creating a sacred space in your own bedroom can give you the break you need from the energy sapping to-do’s of everyday life. We all need a place to re-charge. Simply said: you can not nurture others without taking a few moments for yourself each day.

3 Easy Ways To: Create a Calming Sleeping Environment

1. First and foremost, reduce 100% the clutter in your bedroom. Laundry baskets, rumpled magazines, dry cleaning piles, laptops and charging cell phones all send the message to our brains that we have unfinished business to take care of; which makes it harder to unwind.

2. Turn off the TV at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Just like we do for our children with lullabies--create a habit forming sleepy playlist and put on quiet music for yourself. AHA moment: try waking-up to energetic tunes instead of the usual chaos or the depressing morning show!

3. If you can afford a fresh coat of paint or a set of linens, indulge. We adore the DwellStudio bedding for Target. Swap harsh light bulbs with calming low level ones, and even fresh flowers next to your night stand can lift your mood and create a sense of luxury for yourself.

A little effort to create welcoming surroundings can go along way. When done with your bedroom--and have some renewed energy--walk to the next room and ask yourself, “What can I do in here to draw energy from this space?"