Sleep isn’t just about being tired — it’s about what your brain is responding to before you even get into bed.

In this module, we explore how your surroundings quietly affect whether your brain can slow down at night. You’ll learn how things like light, temperature, sound, clutter, and how you use your bed all send signals to your nervous system — often without you realising.

This isn’t about rules or changing your whole room. It’s about understanding why your space matters, and how small, low-effort changes can make it easier for your brain to recognise when it’s safe to rest.
A practical, pressure-free look at how your environment shapes sleep — and how to work with it, not against it.

Written and narrated by Mark Taylor -  North Bedfordshire CAMHS Service - East London NHS Foundation Trust.