News — restful sleep

We all love a little extra snooze time, but did you know that it can actually drain your energy levels? At SleepSwag, we understand how vital restful sleep is for your well-being, and we’re here to help you elevate your sleep experience with our luxurious and thoughtfully designed products!   Hitting that snooze button throws off your body’s natural sleep cycles. These cycles include light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, which are crucial for maintaining sharp cognitive function and a positive mood. When you interrupt this cycle, your brain gets a bit confused, starting a new...

My family and I recently completed a whirlwind tour of Ireland. Ten nights in six different places, traveling by car all across the Emerald Isle. It was a wonderful vacation with plenty of experiences and memories, from the streets of Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and back. There were many highlights, like having a pint at the Guinness factory, hiking the Connemara trails, marveling at the coasts of Dingle, and relaxing on Kilkenny’s medieval grounds.   Traveling with two young kids can be a daunting task, however. As we planned the trip, my spouse and I wondered how we...

Views out of an airplane window aren’t just in our daydreams anymore, and we are beyond ready to pack our bags! After over a year of travel restrictions, regulations are being lifted as vaccination percentages rise. Now more than ever, taking care of yourself while you’re on the road (or on a plane) is crucial. While your hand sanitizer and face masks are a must, what other items are essential for the 2021 jet-setting, self-care specialist?     Privai Hand Lotion  With frequent use of hand sanitizer, there is no denying that your hands are probably a little on the...

Are you an early riser? A snooze button specialist? A midday napper? An early bedtime expert? These sleep behaviors are not just personal preferences but are actually preconditioned circadian patterns. Your sleeping patterns are classified with “chronotypes”, which define individual levels of activity, alertness, and rest rhythms throughout the day (Casper). Your chronotype is measured through your body’s biological clock and falls into one of four categories: The Bear, Wolf, Lion, or Dolphin. Understanding your personal chronotype can help you identify and accept your body’s natural rhythm and schedule, rather than forcing sleep patterns that just don’t work for you....