How to Sleep Well: A Gentle Guide from What Science Tells Us

There is nothing louder than a tired body and sometimes, the hardest thing is the simplest: closing your eyes, and truly resting..

Inspired by Why We Sleep, this quiet guide brings together small habits that help you return — not just to sleep, but to softness.

1. Cool Down to Slow Down

Our body needs to drop in temperature to enter deep sleep. If your bedroom is too warm — or your blanket too heavy — your body can’t cool itself. That’s why summer nights or thick duvets often bring restless sleep.

Advice from Camélia:

•  Use a light, breathable blanket like linen or cotton.
• Keep your room at a comfortable cool temperature.
• Open a window, even just a little.

Your body will thank you with stillness.

2. Soften the Light, Soften the Mind

Bright lights, blue screens, and loud sounds confuse the brain. To sleep well, we need signals that say: “The day is ending.”

Advice from Camélia:

• Dim the lights one hour before bed.
• Stay away from phones, TV, or strong music.
• Try a small lamp, a book, or a quiet playlist.

Let your brain slow down before your body does.

3. Create a Sense of Safety

The brain only sleeps deeply when it feels safe. That’s why your space matters.

Advice from Camélia:

• Use bedding that feels soft on your skin — not itchy, not rough.
• Keep your bedroom tidy, calm, and simple.
• Try to sleep in the same spot, with the same pillow — your brain will learn that this is a place to rest.

When everything is familiar and gentle, your mind relaxes faster.

4. Let Sleep Come to You

By keeping a quiet rhythm, sleeping and waking at similar hours, your body learns when to rest.

Advice from Camélia:

• Avoid caffeine after lunch.
• Don’t nap too long during the day.
• And if you can’t sleep? Get up, read something light, and come back when you’re ready.

Sleep doesn’t like pressure. It likes softness.

5. Let the Bed Be Only for Rest

Your brain is smart — it learns from patterns. If you work, scroll, or eat in bed, your mind begins to forget that this space is meant for sleep.

Advice from Camélia:

• Try to use your bed only for sleeping or relaxing.
• If you stay awake too long, step out for a moment, then return.
• Make the bed a place that feels peaceful — not busy.

In the end

“Sleep is the very best thing we can do for our health, our heart, and our mind.” – Why We Sleep

At Camélia, we believe in making space for that sleep — with softness, stillness, and quiet care.