Sleep Tips Jan 13, 2025

The Best Sleep Habits to Help You Achieve Your Sleep Goals This Year

New Year’s Focus: Better Sleep 

The new year is a great time to reaffirm your sleep goals. Join the Reverie team in bettering your nights and supercharging your days with these low-lift To Do’s that will give your ZZZs a new year’s boost.



Sleep Habit #1: Consistency is Everything

Maintaining a regular bedtime and wake time is the single most powerful sleep resolution you can make[1][7]. Experts recommend picking a bedtime that works with your schedule, with most Americans preferring 10 p.m. (31%) or 11 p.m. (25%)[7]. By sticking to a consistent sleep routine, you'll:

  • Regulate your body's internal clock
  • Improve emotional control
  • Enhance overall sleep quality

Sleep Habit #2: Keep your Cool, Even in Winter

Temperature matters! On cold winter nights, sometimes we actually sleep hotter because the heat is cranked up. Keep your bedroom cool, ideally between 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit[3][9]. A cooler room helps your body naturally drop its temperature, making it easier to fall and stay asleep. Pro tips:

  • Use a thermostat to maintain the ideal sleeping temperature
  • Don’t overload your bed with comforters and blankets
  • Sleep barefoot

Sleep Habit #3: Charge up with Morning Sunlight


Morning sunlight is a game-changer for sleep quality[4][10]. Exposure to direct daylight in the morning:

  • Regulates your circadian rhythm
  • Increases sleep duration
  • Improves overall sleep quality
  • Helps you feel more alert during the day

Take a walk around the block or even ten deep breaths outside tomorrow morning!

Sleep Habit #4: No Screen Zone

Screens are sleep saboteurs. Blue light from devices suppresses melatonin production and overstimulates your brain[5][11]. To protect your sleep:

  • Avoid screens 2 hours before bedtime
  • Use blue light filtering glasses
  • Create a screen-free bedroom zone
  • Replace scrolling with relaxing activities like reading a real book

Sleep Habit #5: No sugar, no wine

A nightcap may make you feel sleepy, but it will wreak havoc on your sleep stages. 

Some pre-bedtime pointers (from experience!): 

  • Drink chamomile tea, not wine
  • Eat apples and peanut butter, not ice cream
  • Food coma = poor sleep

Final Thoughts

Better sleep is measured by better overall energy and wellness over time. If you have a few bad nights in a row, don’t give up! If you stick to these habit changes most of the time, this year will make you the best well rested version of yourself!

Partner with Reverie to start the new year off with the best sleep of your life. Speak with one of our sleep specialists and explore our custom sleep systems, adjustable bases and mattresses. 

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Citations:

[1] https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/new-years-resolutions-that-you-can-keep-for-better-sleep

[2] https://www.psu.edu/news/health-and-human-development/story/consistent-bedtime-linked-better-child-emotion-and-behavior

[3] https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/best-temperature-for-sleep

[4] https://ouraring.com/blog/benefits-of-morning-sunlight/

[5] https://www.calm.com/blog/screen-time-before-bed

[6] https://sweetsleepstudio.com/new-years-resolution-for-better-sleep-a-guide-to-restorative-sleep-for-2025/

[7] https://sleepeducation.org/make-sleep-your-new-years-resolution/

[8] https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/bedtime-routine

[9] https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-the-ideal-sleeping-temperature-for-my-bedroom

[10] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36058557/

[11] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5839336/

[12] https://www.ubmd.com/UBMD-Blog/UBMD-Blog.host.html/content/shared/ubmd/ubmd/articles/UBMDBlog/better-sleep-better-new-year-2023.detail.html

[13] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6587181/

[14] https://www.healthline.com/health-news/scientists-say-this-is-the-best-temperature-for-a-good-nights-sleep

[15] https://www.healthline.com/health-news/exposure-to-natural-light-during-the-day-may-help-you-sleep-better

[16] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7977486/

[17] https://fit.sanfordhealth.org/blog/why-bedtime-routines-matter

[18] https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/best-temperature-to-sleep

[19] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6751071/