Every January, millions make resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more, or reduce stress. We all want to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. But when well-being is the goal, one resolution rises above the rest: resolving to sleep better.
Quality sleep is foundational to not only physical, but also mental and emotional health. And as research shows, poor sleep isn’t just “tiring”... it can be a risk factor for chronic disease, weight gain, mood disorders, and cognitive decline.
This year, let’s prioritize rest. Here’s why sleep matters, and how you can actually improve it.
There are so many ways to improve your health and well-being, so why should you resolve to make sleep a priority this year?
Science repeatedly shows that sleep supports:
Adults who consistently get 7-9 hours of quality sleep outperform those who don’t, in mood, focus, and resilience.
Sleep and metabolism are connected. Metabolism is often thought of when thinking about weight management, but it also acts as a measure of how efficiently your energy is used. When sleep is insufficient in quality or length, Ghrelin (hunger hormone) increases, and Leptin (satiety hormone) decreases. This imbalance leads to cravings and overeating, disrupting your typical metabolism.
Stress hormones like cortisol remain elevated in poor sleepers, increasing risk for things like high blood pressure, heart disease, and chronic inflammation.
Good sleep resets your nervous system, helping you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.
Your bedroom should be a sleep sanctuary. The top recommendations for making this a space your body actually wants to sleep include:
Your mattress also matters, and not all mattresses are created equal.
A mattress isn’t just comfort… it’s one of the foundations of your health. Poor mattresses are linked to back pain, tossing & turning, allergies, and heat retention.
Soaring Heart mattresses are crafted from certified organic materials, promoting:
Organic latex, organic wool, and organic cotton help regulate temperature and reduce night awakenings. This makes these natural materials a proven contributor to deeper, more restorative sleep.
Going to bed and waking up at the same time strengthens your circadian rhythm. Life can get chaotic and we know this is not always possible, but having a consistent (or close to consistent!) sleep routine can make a big difference for your body and sleep quality.
Top bedtime routine tips include:
Nutrition and activity directly affect sleep quality. The generally recommended steps you can take include:
Improving sleep doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a quick checklist of things to keep in mind to sleep better this year:
When we talk about sleep, most people focus on how many hours they’re getting, but sleep quality is just as important as sleep quantity.
Yes, most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night, but spending eight hours in bed doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting restorative rest. If you’re tossing, turning, overheating, or waking frequently, your body may not be reaching enough deep sleep and REM sleep, the stages where physical repair, memory consolidation, and hormonal regulation occur.
Several factors influence how restorative your sleep actually is:
This is where your sleep surface matters. A mattress or topper made with breathable, natural materials — like organic latex, wool, and cotton — helps regulate temperature, reduce pressure points, and support uninterrupted sleep. Better support and breathability can mean fewer awakenings and deeper sleep, even if total sleep time stays the same.
In other words, seven hours of high-quality sleep often beats nine hours of fragmented, restless sleep.
Quality sleep isn’t just about how you feel when your head hits the pillow… it’s about how you feel the next day.
Here are some signs you’re getting truly restorative sleep:
If you’re sleeping a “full night” but still feel exhausted, irritable, or sore in the morning, that’s often a sign your sleep quality is compromised, even if the quantity looks good on paper.
Want to know if your sleep isn’t good quality? Here are some common red flags of poor sleep quality:
Many of these issues are tied to the sleep environment and mattress quality, not just bedtime habits. A mattress that’s too soft, too firm, poorly ventilated, or made with synthetic materials can interfere with your body’s ability to relax fully and stay asleep.
At Soaring Heart Natural Beds, we often hear customers say they didn’t realize how poor their sleep quality was until they experienced what deep, uninterrupted, naturally supported sleep actually feels like.
Sleep affects every aspect of your life - from mood and metabolism to immunity and heart health. By making a resolution to sleep better this year, you’re investing in long-term wellness.
At Soaring Heart Natural Beds, we believe sleep should be restful, natural, and refreshing, night after night. Start with your bed, and let better sleep transform your life.
Sleep in a little longer in 2026.
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