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When we’re having trouble sleeping at night, or feel groggy in mornings, the source of the problem might be in our own bedrooms. Artificial light, such as light from cell phones, alarm clocks, televisions, tablets, etc., can wreak havoc on our sleep cycles. Artificial Light Disrupts Our Circadian Rhythm A circadian rhythm is the body’s 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. It is heavily influenced by environmental light. During darker hours, our brains are triggered to begin producing melatonin, a hormone that helps induce sleep. Due to modern technology, we are increasingly exposed to artificial light during nighttime hours. According to a 2011...

If you’re on your journey to better sleep (these days, aren’t we all?), taking some time to optimize your sleep environment could be a key step in your progress. Often, it’s easy to look for one single reason why our sleep is not as good as it could be. However, studies show that optimizing your sleeping habits for quality sleep is a “complex balance between behavior, environment, and circadian rhythm.” Try out these handy tips in your sleep area and sleep better at night: Keep it Organized All those organization tips you’ve been Pinning for a rainy day? Put them...

August is finally here, and in the United States that means millions of young adults around the world are preparing for another semester of college. Help your student out this year by making sure that a sleep mask is on his/her college packing list. It’s important for your student to prioritize what items he/she will take with them to campus. Here’s why you should make sure a sleep mask is a dorm room essential for your student this school year: Cut Down on Dorm Life Distractions A college dorm is definitely not the most sleep-inducing environment. Two roommates on different...

When you know how to get your beauty sleep, you can usually look forward to benefits such as a clearer complexion, fewer fine lines and wrinkles, and an overall better mood. There are many beauty benefits to regularly getting a good night’s sleep. Sometimes, however, achieving your beauty rest is easier said than done! We've found these 4 ways you can see more results from your beauty sleep: Step One: Make Smart Food and Drink Choices, Especially Before Bedtime If you’re not paying attention to what you’re putting into your body, you could be doing a big disservice to your sleep routine....

Here at SleepSwag, one of our core values is pretty straightforward: Good sleep improves lives. However, your journey to being well rested doesn’t have to happen only at night! Here are five reasons we think you should schedule more naps in your life: Naps Can Improve Your Mood According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), napping is a great way to improve your mood, alertness, and performance. “A nap can be a pleasant luxury, a mini-vacation. It can provide an easy way to get some relaxation and rejuvenation.” Napping can also increase your productivity, and feeling accomplished after a long...