Good sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s non-negotiable. Yet, we all seem to treat it like a bonus, squeezing rest into whatever time is left after the chaos of the day. I learned the hard way that skimping on sleep creates a ripple effect that impacts everything—from my focus to my mood to my skin (yes, beauty sleep is very real). Over the years, I’ve tested countless hacks, routines, and buy-now-for-better-sleep miracles. Some worked, most didn’t. But these five subtle updates to my bedroom? They genuinely improved my sleep quality in ways I didn’t expect.