In our fast-paced world, good sleep quality and relaxation are more imperative than ever. Experts agree sleep is an investment in health, and people have responded accordingly. From luxurious linen sheet sets to soothing tranquillity-inspired palettes, we are transforming our bedrooms, investing in systems and genuine innovations that support sleep to improve personal wellness. One of the trends currently making the rounds on TikTok is sleep syncing—a process of aligning sleep with your natural circadian rhythms.
At almost eight hours a night, we will spend nearly one-third of our lives asleep. It impacts everything, from mental health and relationships to how we perform our daily tasks. Getting sleep right is essential. By working to align our lifestyle with our biological rhythms, it's possible to wake up feeling more refreshed and energized.
If we're honest for a minute, we all have a bedtime routine we follow to some extent. We get to sleep after all our chores—after we've tended to our families and maybe after sneaking in a few minutes of screen time.
Sleep impacts our lives tremendously, yet it remains a secondary priority for many of us. We get to sleep after the things that matter. Many people try to eek by on the smallest amount. Sleep syncing breaks this cycle. It's about listening mindfully to the body's wants and adjusting our routine accordingly.
Sleep syncing is to gradually align sleep routines with our natural circadian rhythm—the 24-hour clock monitoring our bodies. Influenced by internal and external factors, like daylight and darkness, our circadian rhythm controls biological processes, like when our brain secretes melatonin triggering a series of changes, including a drop in core temperature that causes us to feel pleasantly sleepy. Attuning ourselves to this natural clock can lead to a deeper, more productive sleep that meaningfully supports health and wellness.
For too many of us, sleep has become an elusive luxury. Almost 30% of Canadians feel they don't get enough sleep. Moreover, factors like stress, mental health, medication, and even daylight savings can send sleep quality spiralling, worsening a bad situation.
As a wellness-centric team, we at Sömn Home are dedicated to deep, dreamy sleeps supporting vital, energy-infused days. Of course, like anything worthwhile, getting started takes some effort. We recommend a sleep journal to track how you feel sleeping at different times and for different lengths. Take note of factors that disrupt sleep patterns--heavy foods, stress, caffeine. Over time, you will build up an understanding of your individual needs and steps you can take to wake up feeling more refreshed and revitalized.
We can use sleep syncing to reset and regulate our internal clock. With practice and consistency, even on days off, sleeping and waking gradually become more habitual and natural, for productive, double-double energy days, even without the caffeine.