Banish the Blue Demons: Why Your Bedroom Needs a Screen-Exorcism

Yay, bedtime! The time for gentle lullabies, cozy blankets, and dreams that dance like pixies in moonlight. But wait, what's that lurking by the bedside table? A glowing gremlin, whispering temptations of emails and Instagram reels? 

Yes, dear reader, I'm talking about screens – the sleep-sabotaging vampires of the modern age. 

Now, you might be a reformed scroller, diligently tucking your phone away at dusk. But trust me, banishing screens from your bedroom entirely is like upgrading from a tent to a four-poster dreamland. 


Here's why: 

1. The TV Tyrant: Unless it doubles as a fireplace for extra snuggling (bonus points for crackling logs!), banish the boob tube from your boudoir. No late-night news binges, no "just one more episode" spirals. Trust me, sleep is way more addictive than reruns of Friends. 

2. The Computer Conundrum: If your home office doubles as your sleep haven, power down those laptops and unplug the monitors before bedtime. No blinking LEDs like malevolent fireflies, no temptation to finish that spreadsheet at 2 am. Your brain needs a digital detox as much as your body needs beauty sleep. 

3. The Phone Phantom: This little demon is the master of sleep sabotage. Even on silent, its screen can glow like a lighthouse in the dark, beckoning you to check notifications. And once you're sucked into the social media vortex, goodbye, slumber! Do yourself a favor – banish the phone to another room (preferably the kitchen, so the aroma of coffee can wake you up the next morning, not a phantom notification). 

4. The Alarm Clock Alibi: Ditch the phone alarm clock app! Invest in a vintage alarm clock – its soothing tick-tock is a lullaby compared to the jarring blare of your phone. Besides, charging your phone in another room gives it a time-out too. Remember, an hour or two screen-free before bed is a sleep superpower. 

5. The Blue Light Boogieman: All screens emit a blue light that tricks your brain into thinking it's still daylight. Filters help, but the real magic happens when you ditch screens altogether. Imagine waking up not to the harsh glare of your phone, but to the soft golden glow of dawn – pure sleep bliss. 


Banishing screens isn't just about avoiding distractions; it's about creating a calming haven for your mind and body. It's like saying "no" to the digital noise and "yes" to sweet, uninterrupted sleep. 

So, tonight, banish the blue demons and embrace the serenity of a screen-free sanctuary. Your well-rested self will thank you (and probably write a glowing testimonial about how well you sleep now). 


Bonus Tip: Share your bedroom screen-free hacks in the comments! How do you create a digital detox zone for maximum slumber? Let's build a sleepy community, one phone-free bedroom at a time!


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