As we enter the New Year, getting good sleep is essential for our physical and mental health – yet research reveals that 54% of Brits are stressed due to poor sleep and 1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. It’s never been more important to take your sleep seriously, however rest is often the last thing we think of during a busy period, especially the festive season. Sleep is seen as something we naturally do; but we all know how a poor night’s kip has an immediate negative effect the next day.
Which is why sorting your sleep out should be at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list. We spoke to psychologists, sleep experts, doctors, mindfulness teachers and scientists to find the different (and unusual) ways we can get better rest for 2025. From sleep hypnosis to reading more books, ditching the booze and starting the day with a morning walk, you will find a method that works for you.
Think you’ve tried everything? Think again. Why your New Year’s resolution should be to get better sleep “As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can prioritise our well-being - and there’s no better place to start than with our sleep. Good sleep impacts every aspect of our lives, from our physical and mental health to our productivity, mood, and even relationships,” says sleep consultant Rosey Davidson .
“Yet, it’s often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy.” Nuffield Health 20.
