How well you sleep has an impact on your life 

With around-the-clock access to work, news, social media, entertainment and other activities, you may find yourself cutting back on sleep just to keep up. The 24/7 nature of the world can make sleeping seem like an annoying interference or even as though you lack the willpower to work and play harder and longer.

Research has shown that sufficient, good-quality sleep is as essential to your wellbeing as adequate nutrition and regular exercise. While you sleep, your body completes several vital tasks to help you stay healthy and function at your best. Your brain is forming the pathways necessary for learning, creating memories and developing new insights. Hormones are being produced that help with muscle mass, infection-fighting and cell repair. No matter how hectic life may be, embracing the importance of sleep will positively impact your mental and physical wellbeing.

This toolkit is designed to help you learn good habits and achieve healthy sleep.

Where to begin

A great place to start is understanding the 5 Keys to better sleep - getting your body in sync, understanding the impact of light, using exercise to promote sleep, monitoring your nutrition and creating the ideal sleep environment. Simple changes in each key area can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and an evening spent tossing and turning.

You can also learn more about common sleep problems and their causes, as well as visit the resources section for a variety of helpful tools and information.

Starting with the sleep basics

Taking too long to fall asleep, waking up frequently or feeling sleepy during the day are sure signs that you are experiencing poor sleep.

In this short video, you’ll learn the physical and mental benefits of a good night’s sleep, how to establish daily habits that promote rest and ways to improve your sleep environment.