😴 Sleep better, stress less this Holiday Season

November 14, 2023 Rhoanne Urlanda

Welcome to Heart to Heart with Honeydew! This week we're diving deeper into the holidays because...well, they're HERE! I also give you my favorite gift to give this holiday season.

The holiday season, while joyful, can also be a time of disrupted sleep.

The National Sleep Foundation's polls suggest that adults typically lose 15 to 20 hours of sleep throughout the holiday season, with the majority citing shopping and social events as the primary culprits.

Additionally, 30% of adults experience more sleep problems during the holidays, which can be attributed to increased alcohol and sugar intake, as well as heightened emotional stress.

Now's the time to focus on sleep and tackle this issue head-on!

Now that I've got your attention, let's talk about getting better sleep during this busy time. Here are a few tips:

1. Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: With the flurry of holiday activities, it's easy to let your regular sleep routine slide. However, sticking to your usual bedtime and wake-up time as closely as possible can help regulate your body's internal clock. Even on holidays and weekends, try to keep your sleep schedule consistent.

2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Ritual: Wind down with a calming routine before bed. This could include reading a book, taking a warm bath, or practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation. Avoid stimulating activities like checking emails or engaging in heated discussions that could raise stress levels before sleep.

3. Be Mindful of Eating and Drinking: The holidays often bring an abundance of food and drink, but try to avoid heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol close to bedtime. These can disrupt your sleep cycle and affect the quality of your sleep. Instead, opt for a light snack if you're hungry, and keep the festive treats and spirits to earlier in the evening.

I love this season just as much as the next person, but I love my sleep more :)

During the holiday hustle, it's easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of gift shopping, meal prepping, and social gatherings.

Last year, I found myself caught in this festive frenzy, my sleep suffering as my to-do list grew. I was staying up late wrapping presents and waking up early for sales, which left me feeling more like the Grinch than Santa.

That's when I decided to make a change. I prioritized my sleep, and it made all the difference. I started turning in earlier, even if it meant

leaving some tasks for the next day. To my surprise, I woke up more refreshed and tackled my activities with greater joy and energy.

Sleep became my secret weapon against holiday stress.

A few things that helped me achieve this were the few things you can now find in our Silk Dreams Luxury Gift Set. This set, with a pure Mulberry silk pillowcase and our favorite pillow, was like a nightly retreat amidst the chaos.

The silk was gentle on my skin, and the pillow cradled me into a perfect alignment, whisking me away to dreamland no matter how late my head hit it.

This gift set isn't just for those looking to improve their sleep; it's an excellent gift for anyone in your life who could use a little more relaxation.

Giving the gift of better sleep is perhaps one of the most thoughtful things you can do for someone during the hectic holiday season. It's a reminder that amidst the hustle and bustle, you have to take care of yourself, and it all starts with a good night's rest.