{"id":7001,"date":"2025-04-21T18:05:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/?p=7001"},"modified":"2025-04-21T18:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:05:50","slug":"surprising-factors-that-can-impact-your-sleep-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/surprising-factors-that-can-impact-your-sleep-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Factors That Can Impact Your Sleep Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Surprising Factors That Can Impact Your Sleep Quality<\/span><\/h1>\n

Learn which habits might contribute to poor sleep quality and how to change them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quality sleep fuels your day! Imagine waking up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way! Unfortunately, many struggle to get the rest we need\u2014research shows that <\/span>eight out of ten adults<\/span><\/a> are less than satisfied with their sleep quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about it: a good night\u2019s sleep does more than refresh you. It helps you stay healthy, boosts your concentration and memory, keeps your mood in check, and can go a long way in preventing drowsy driving. If tossing and turning has become a nightly ritual for you, it might be time to dig a little deeper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s keeping you from those uninterrupted Zzzzs? Keep reading to unlock the secrets to better sleep. You will discover some surprising factors affecting your sleep such as the impact of noise pollution, the influence of your diet, and the role of your circadian rhythm. Explore simple adjustments to transform your sleep habits. It\u2019s time to reclaim your nights and wake up revitalized!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Environment<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your sleep environment is relatively easy to change to better promote quality sleep each night. Your bedroom <\/span>environment<\/span><\/a> is susceptible to air quality issues from pollutants and allergens. Poor air quality can cause respiratory problems, such as coughing or sneezing, that affect your ability to get good quality sleep. Living in a city, metropolitan area, or near industrial areas increases your chances of experiencing sleep issues due to your environment than living in a small town or the country. By understanding and managing these environmental factors, you can take control of your sleep quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common <\/span>allergens<\/span><\/a> inside your home are dust, mold, chemicals, and pet dander. Make sure you keep your bedroom clean and dust-free, and store chemicals in another area of the home or outdoors. If pet dander is an issue, you can schedule more frequent trips to the groomer or create a sleeping space for your pet outside the bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noise and light pollution from sources both inside and outside the home can cause you to wake up throughout the night, interrupting your sleep cycles. Vehicles, trains, construction equipment, street lights and neighbors, along with outdoor pets are all common types of outdoor noise pollution. Inside, you may have to contend with a crying child, a TV or other electronics\u2019 blue light, your partner\u2019s snoring, or the dog scratching at the door to go outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing up and moving to the countryside isn\u2019t a great option for <\/span>combating air and noise pollution<\/span><\/a> for quality sleep. Still, there are some simple steps to help limit your exposure to both:<\/span><\/p>\n