Changing seasons may mean changes in sleep quality. While dipping temperatures may be partly to blame, if your winter sleep is suffering, go beyond layering for warmth to make a few changes to your room and routines for more restful nights.

• Consider light and circadian rhythms. Shorter winter days and less time spent in the sun mean less exposure to natural light. This may make you feel tired earlier in the day, but don’t change your sleep schedule. Instead, keep your curtains open during the day, count on indoor lighting after the sun goes down, and maintain a normal sleep schedule.
• Don’t fall out of regular exercise routines. Exercise through the winter, too—if you don’t want to jog in slush and snow, look for alternative indoor workout options. Exercise can contribute to better sleep, so stopping won’t do you any favors.
• Sleep comfortably cool. If you’re too hot, you’ll have difficulty sleeping, but you’ll be uncomfortable if it’s too cold, as well. Find a happy medium. According to sleep experts, the ideal sleep temperature is 65 degrees. Get that ideal temperature by keeping your thermostat low, choosing bedding layers to maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature, and wearing comfortable, breathable pajamas when it’s time to tuck in.
• Keep your toes warm, too. Should you wear socks to bed? Socks or no socks, that’s all about personal preference. But if you choose to wear them, make sure they’re comfy! Itchy, tight, baggy, or too-warm socks are going to keep you awake, so find sleeping socks that are soft, breathable, and fit well. Merino wool blends are a great choice.
• Wind down with a relaxing routine. Try a long soak in the bath or a mug of chamomile tea before kicking back wearing cozy flannel PJs and a plush Terry bathrobe—create your perfect nighttime habits to prepare your body and mind for bed.

Winter nights may be chilly outside, but inside you’ll be snugly bundled under cozy layers of blankets. Create the perfect space for restful slumber even on the snowiest of nights and you’ll wake up refreshed and ready, morning after morning.

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