8 Dorm Room Habits That Ruin Your Sleep (Without You Noticing)

Dorms don’t make sleep easy—but the biggest sleep killers are usually tiny habits most students don’t even realize they’re doing. Fixing these takes minutes and makes a huge difference in how rested you feel.

Here are the top habits to break ASAP.

1. Using Harsh Overhead Lighting at Night

Dorm lights are bright enough to wake the whole building. Switch to a soft clip-on lamp an hour before bed.

2. Studying in Bed Daily

Your brain starts to associate your bed with work, not rest. Keep the bed a sleep-only zone.

3. Letting Your Sheets Constantly Pop Off

Every slip = a micro-wake-up. Secure your setup with Bedly Straps to keep your topper and fitted sheet in place.

4. Sleeping With Hot or Heavy Bedding

Dorms overheat quickly. The Bedly Bamboo Bed Set keeps airflow smooth so you don’t wake up sweating.

5. Napping for Too Long

Long naps push your bedtime later. Cap them at 25 minutes.

6. Using Your Phone in Bed

Scrolling keeps your brain stimulated. Put your phone face-down across the room during your wind-down.

7. Ignoring Weekend Sleep Times

Sleeping in too late creates “social jet lag.” Keep your wake time within an hour of weekdays.

8. Leaving the Bed Against a Cold Window

Cold air disrupts sleep. Move the bed a few inches forward to stabilize temperature.

Parents: The Small Fixes Help Most

A secure bed setup and breathable sheets are the fastest ways to improve college sleep. The Bedly Bamboo Bed Set + Bedly Straps pair is designed for exactly this.

Key Takeaway

Small changes = better sleep. Fixing these habits gives you more energy, better focus, and way fewer cranky mornings.