The bedroom is our sanctuary.

It's where we relax and recharge our batteries. But if you're having trouble sleeping, you've probably thought of the usual things—is the mattress too old, do you have enough pillows or covers, is there too much light in this room, or is it too hot or too cold?

But there are a few things you might not have thought of.

We're gonna start with a few things you can take out of your bedroom. Most of us are guilty of watching TV in bed but it stimulates your brain. So try this—take it out for a week. If it helps, fine. If it doesn't you can always put it back.

And another thing—the computer. Now generally these are for work, You can't sleep and work at the same time, so computer, out of the bedroom.

A messy room can keep you awake if your eyes are darting all around the room finding shoes and clothes that need to be put away. Keep your bedroom organized and you might just sleep better knowing everything is in it place.

Now, there are some things you can add back to your bedroom: Forced air heat can especially in the wintertime can make the air very dry and make you feel sorta parched.

With a humidifier you fill it with water, put it on the right setting, plug it in and you're good to go.

And if you need a little noise to help you sleep you can buy a white noise machine, or even run a ceiling fan to add a little background.

If sound keeps you awake, make sure that nearby rooms don't have noisy electronics that you can hear in your bedroom.

And check that your doors and windows are secure. Drafts or even strong air conditioners can rattle them and keep you up.

Spritzing a little sleep-inducing scent might help you relax—you never know, a little lavender water on the pillow, forget about the day, right off to sleep.

Color theorists have found that certain colors may have an effect on our emotions. For instance, colors, like red and yellow they're energizing so they might not be the best choice for the bedroom.

But cooler colors—like blues and grays—that might be absolutely perfect.

I hope some of these tips will help you get a better night's sleep a nd turn your bedroom into a more relaxing place to be.