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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and many of you might be racking your brains, trying to figure out just what to give that special someone in your life. According to stvalentinesday.org, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are the biggest holidays for gifting flowers. However, flowers quickly wilt and chocolates are (usually) quickly eaten. What if you want this gift to be something unique, useful, or memorable for this special day? It is good to start with one of your loved one's passions, or hobbies, or better yet, indulge them with something extraordinary. We're here to help! Here are SleepSwag's top...

Power napping - it’s an art form. To boost your energy, increase your productivity and stay sharp for the rest of the day, take an afternoon nap. That’s the advice from more and more studies (including one from Harvard Medical School) that reveal the health benefits of the proverbial power nap. Of course, if you’re a nine-to-fiver or more, finding the time for that nap can prove elusive. Once you’ve experienced the power nap feeling and benefits for yourself, you’ll find the time. Then the only question remaining is where to take your nap. If you suspect that your boss...

What you need to get those 15 to 30 minutes of restorative bliss. Seeing someone at the work put they head down for some Zzzs, in the past, one would think…hmm. What’s wrong? Are they sick, hungover or just lazy.   Well not anymore. Power napping is promoted and practiced by some of the world’s most successful people and it’s backed by science studies. The power nap basics: Your nap usually interrupts your working schedule. You have to fall completely asleep. A power nap is not resting or meditating. Practice makes perfect. Most people eventually become very efficient at falling asleep....

We all know at least one person who either can’t sleep alone, or can’t sleep while sharing a bed with someone else. Maybe you fall into one of those categories. For those of us who do it by choice or necessity, there are actually some pretty good benefits to sleeping alone. Many Adults Claim to Sleep Better Alone According to a 2012 survey by the Better Sleep Council, 26% of adults in a relationship claim to sleep better alone. The same survey results also showed that 9% of adults in a relationship sleep in separate bedrooms! Sleeping Alone Can Improve...

Most athletes are constantly searching for new ways to improve performance. They push their bodies to the limit during competition, but are there ways to increase that limit? While many athletes automatically turn to varied or increased training regimens, some athletes could significantly improve their performance just by getting better sleep at night. Incorporating better sleep habits in training plans is becoming more and more popular with athletes and their trainers. In fact, NFL teams have even started treating sleep as sort of a “secret weapon” to give their players an advantage. So, why should athletes consider spending more time...