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You work hard, so why not sleep hard! Sleep quality directly impacts performance. You want to be the best, then every minute of restful sleep is golden.
How you relax is no different. Your space may be small, but it matters. For the years that you will be there, it needs to feel like home.
This guide will show you tips to prepare yourself before you move in or if you already live the life. I will also give you my top picks that you should consider for your barracks or dorm.
Every minute in your bed should count. You’re exhausted, and all your muscles ache; the last thing you need is to toss and turn because your bed sucks. Let’s face it, the bed you will be issued is not from a five-star hotel. You can’t control that, but you can control your comfort. Mattress toppers, thick comforters, and well-made sheets will save your back and your sanity.
Lighting. Unless your unit has a policy against it, consider changing your light bulb to natural light. When possible, keep your windows open and let as much as you can in and cover with dark sheets if too much gets in when you sleep. An extra set of sheets that can block out the light can serve you well if you work nights.
Depending on the time you sleep and the thickness of your room’s walls, you want to consider earplugs, a noise-cancelling device, or an app. Barracks rooms tend to share the same habits as dorm rooms. When people are off, they like to have a good time, but sometimes it’s a loud time. If you just pulled a double and need to get up in six hours, you will be glad you came prepared.
Keep bedding minimal. Throw pillows, Couch pillows, and body pillows don’t have a place in your room. Your space is going to be small, l and you will need to find a place to store your polyester mountain. Anything that does not look neat and clean will probably earn you looks, even if your policy allows it.
Choose breathable, easy-wash sheets. You may not have the storage space luxury of having a winter or summer change-out. Find sheets that will allow for any season or location.
Click on the Guide Hub for all the other Barrack living guides, and be sure to check my top picks for items that you can get for your room right now.
Barracks bed are not the most comfortable thing in the world, but that does not need to stop you from a good nights sleep. This topper will help upgrade your hard bed.
