Natural Wellbeing Blog

Sleep comes easily to some more so than others. People who are easily roused from sleep are commonly referred to as “light sleepers.” Sadly, this lighthearted phrase can have more serious implications for people who can never stay asleep for long. It’s important to uncover the reason behind your troubled sleep and create a plan of action for catching some deeper Zs.

Supporting your emotional health and mental wellness is an important part of prioritizing rest, which is why incorporating ingredients that assist against the impacts of stress (as well as helping to promote restful sleep) is an important step in your self-care supplement routine.  

How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Do you start your day with renewed energy, or feel drained and slow when beginning your daily routine? Think back to the night before. Were you able to spend some time feeling relaxed before falling asleep, budgeting plenty of time for a good night’s rest? Your bedroom environment can help shift your state of mind from day to night, as well as support your physical body’s transition into sleep. 

If you’re one of the lucky people who is a pet caregiver, you probably have a pretty strong bond with your animal companion. Your household routine with your pet may depend on a few factors, like the species of animal and even their breed, or your preferences. Maybe your pet has a plush, cushy bed of their very own, or maybe they bunk down with you in the evening. Have you ever wondered if that helps or hinders your sleep quality? 

If you’ve been struggling with interrupted sleep or unusually vivid dreams of late, you’re not alone. You might even be feeling more anxiety than usual right now, and that’s totally normal. At this unpredictable time, creating and maintaining your own routines is more important than ever. If you find yourself with extra time on your hands due to social distancing, you can use it to prioritize habits that assist with healthy, supportive sleep. 

Sleep is a vital part of our lives. It offers us a way to decompress from our days, to process any issues in our lives, to physically rest and restore our bodies, and to overall acquire resilience to help us in our daily routine. However, some people experience issues with sleep - not just one bad night, but ongoing difficulties and unsatisfying rest. 

It seems like only a few weeks ago we all “fell back” for Daylight Savings. Now, we’re getting ready to “spring forward.” Given the choice between the two, most people tend to prefer falling back, since it means they get an extra hour of sleep! In fact, many people dread springing forward because it effectively means losing an hour.

Sleep is a necessary component of health. After just a day or two of poor sleep, you’ll probably begin to feel irritable, unfocused or exhausted. After a week or more, your mental health might be in the dumps, you might experience short-term memory loss and your stress levels might be off the charts.

Anxiety is a common feeling caused by challenges, worry or stress. Unfortunately, some people feel anxiety much more often, even when nothing is wrong. In response to a real or perceived “threat,” the body may generate an increased heart rate, sweating, feelings of worry or panic, rapid breathing and more.