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Heat can disrupt your sound sleep even at night. Follow these steps to learn how to cope with the heat and get a better night's sleep.

Steps

1. 1 Set up your thermostat.
   • Most electronic thermostats can be set to a specific temperature depending on the time of day. Decrease the thermostat temperature to cool the room to a comfortable temperature for sleeping. Around 15 degrees Celsius should be acceptable, but if you are still hot, then gradually lower the temperature one degree at a time. Remember to adjust the thermostat so that the temperature rises towards morning.
2. 2 Assess your sleep items.
   • You should pay attention not only to the amount of clothes to wear before bed, but also to their material. Materials such as cotton breathe much better than polyester and lycra. If your clothes don't breathe, they retain heat much more intensely. If this is the cause of your nighttime discomfort, then consider purchasing clothing specifically designed for sleeping.
3. 3 Circulate air.
   • If the air in your bedroom is stagnant, then you are more likely to overheat during sleep, since you are in the same place for several hours. Get a fan to move air around the room to prevent overheating while you sleep.
4. 4 Choose your blanket according to the season.
   • If you use the same blanket or woolen comforter throughout the year, then it's time to rethink this aspect. Cover yourself with a light blanket or sheet in the summer and a woolen or heavy blanket in the winter. Your bedding plays a huge role in keeping you comfortable asleep, so choose the most comfortable bedding set for you depending on the season.
5. 5 Don't forget the sheet.
   • The material of your sheet also affects the comfort of your sleep. Cotton, like pajamas, breathes much better than some types of flannel and satin. Try a few different sheets and find the one that works best for you.