If you’re trying to get better sleep but feel like nothing you’re doing is working, a sleep journal might be your new best friend. Don’t worry, it’s not complicated or time consuming. Think of it as a gentle way to spot patterns, understand your habits, and figure out what’s actually  helping (or hurting) your rest. You don’t need any fancy books, just a notebook or even your notes app. So here’s how to get started and why it’s worth doing. What is a Sleep Journal? A sleep jo

We all know the feeling: a sleepless night leaves us groggy, irritable, and out of sorts the next day. But poor sleep doesn’t just affect mood, it can have a significant impact on stress levels and overall balance in both body and mind. Sleep is the time when our body and brain recharge. During deep sleep, stress hormones like cortisol naturally decrease, giving your nervous system a chance to reset. Without enough restorative sleep, cortisol levels can remain elevated, leavi

Let’s be honest: consistently getting a good night’s sleep sometimes feels like a challenge. One night you’re out like a light, the next you’re tossing and turning, replaying a conversation from five years ago. Sleep is meant to be natural, but modern life doesn’t exactly make it easy. The good news is you don’t need a 20-step nighttime routine, sometimes it's the small, simple shifts that can make the biggest difference. So if you’re reading this at 11:43pm (been there), her