{
  "id": 5504241,
  "title": "I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until a Feng Shui expert noticed 3 things wrong with my bedroom — and I fixed them in 5 minutes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/i-kept-waking-up-at-3-a-m-until-a-feng-shui-expert-noticed-3-things",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-kept-waking-up-at-3-a-m-until-a-feng-shui-expert-noticed-3-things-wrong-with-my-bedroom-and-i-fixed-them-in-5-minutes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maintaining a peaceful sleep environment is crucial, but our bedrooms often serve multiple purposes. To rejuvenate your sleeping space, it's advisable to consult with Feng Shui experts. After examining pictures of your room, they identified three key issues that might be causing sleep disturbances. These issues are clutter, a blocked doorway, and an over-the-head picture.\n\nClutter can overstimulate your brain, making it harder to unwind and fall asleep. Feng Shui experts, Suzanne Roynon and Rosanna Deflorian, suggest decluttering your bedroom by keeping only items you need, use, or love. Donate or recycle the rest to create a calm atmosphere. Moreover, keep electronics out of the bedroom, including chargers. This will help reduce stress and improve the flow of \"Qi\" or life force energy, which is essential for a good night’s sleep.\n\nA blocked doorway also disrupts the energy flow in your room. If the door is blocked by bags, clothes, or other items, it prevents positive energy from circulating freely. Deflorian recommends moving these items into the wardrobe and keeping the door open to allow fresh air to circulate. Some even recommend \"bedroom burping,\" which involves leaving the bedroom door open for about ten minutes before sleep to remove stale air.\n\nLastly, avoid placing pictures or shelves above your bed. Such items can exert downward pressure on your body, causing discomfort, headaches, and even insomnia. Instead, opt for a supportive headboard to provide a sense of protection and stability while you sleep. This simple adjustment can make a significant difference in your sleep quality.",
  "summary": "Is your bedroom behind why you can't stay asleep all night? Feng shui experts identify 3 common problems and their simple solutions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three key issues identified: clutter, blocked doorway, over-the-head picture",
    "Declutter bedroom, keep only necessary items, donate or recycle",
    "Open doorway, move obstructions, promote free energy flow"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}