I’ve loved using a weighted blanket for years—especially on evenings when my mind won’t switch off. The gentle pressure can feel like a calming hug, and for many people it helps reduce anxiety, improve sleep onset, and support deeper rest. But one common stumbling block I hear again and again is overheating: “I want the calming weight, but I wake up sweaty.” I’ve experimented with...
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I used to think naps were a luxury for toddlers or shift workers. Then I discovered the tiny, powerful reset a...
I used to be the person who “just checked” my phone for five minutes before bed and then found myself scrolling for...
I’ve learned that asking for a mental health day can feel oddly vulnerable — like you’re admitting you’re not...
I used to think a perfect bedtime routine meant an hour of calm, candles, stretched muscles and zero screens — a kind of Pinterest-perfect wind-down that, frankly, my life rarely allowed. Over time I learned that small, consistent rituals can be far more powerful than elaborate rituals done now...
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