The holidays are here—a time for connection, celebration, and, let’s be honest, overindulgence. Between late-night gatherings, rich meals, and the whirlwind of travel, your sleep routine often takes a backseat. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to sacrifice quality sleep to enjoy the season. In fact, protecting your sleep can make your holiday experiences even more enjoyable.
As someone who’s spent over two decades perfecting sleep wellness, I want to share my personal tips to help you stay in REM and Deep Sleep, no matter where the holiday spirit takes you.
Here are My Tips to Prioritize Your Sleep This Holiday Season
At Home: Setting the Stage for Superior Sleep
Your bedroom is your sanctuary, and the right tools make all the difference in maximizing your sleep quality. Here are my must-haves at home:
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Cloud Pillow: Out of all the pillows we’ve developed over the years, the Cloud is my personal favorite. Its unique feel cradles my head and neck perfectly, aligning my spine and helping me wake up refreshed and pain-free.
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Essentia Mattress: Of course, I sleep on an Essentia mattress. Right now, I’m testing something revolutionary we’re launching in 2025. Let me tell you, this new mattress takes sleep to an entirely new level—like it’s syncing with my DNA. It’s so advanced that every night feels like my body is being completely reset.
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Truedark Red Lens Glasses: These glasses are my secret weapon for unwinding. They block stimulating blue light from screens and artificial lighting, allowing my body to produce the melatonin I need for restorative sleep. With these, it’s lights out—literally.
On the Go: Sleep Smarts While Traveling
Traveling during the holidays can wreak havoc on your sleep. But with some planning and the right tools, you can maintain quality rest wherever you are:
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Latex Cloud Pillow in My Luggage: If I’m checking bags, my Cloud pillow always comes along. Hotel pillows can be uncomfortable and full of allergens, so bringing my own ensures I breathe easier and get better sleep.
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ErGo Organic Travel Pillow: This neck pillow for travel, made entirely of our organic latex foam, is the perfect balance between softness and firmness that fully supports your neck, relaxing your muscles, and eliminating tension. The adjustable neck strap allows the er-GO airplane pillow to fit snuggly around any size neck, keeping it securely in place.
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Truedark Yellow Lens Glasses: Airports and flights are overstimulating with bright lights and screens everywhere. I wear these to reduce exposure to blue light, helping my body stay balanced so I’m ready for sleep when the time comes.
Plan for Rest, Reap the Rewards
The key to great sleep—whether at home or away—is preparation. Small, intentional choices add up. Maybe it’s swapping out your pillow for one that actually supports you, or prioritizing a tech-free hour before bed with the help of red lenses. Whatever the scenario, the goal is the same: protecting your ability to enter those crucial REM and Deep Sleep stages that allow your body to recover and recharge.
This holiday season, don’t let sleep be the thing you sacrifice. Instead, make it your priority. You’ll find yourself more energized, happier, and able to truly enjoy the moments that matter most.
Wishing you a joyful, restful holiday season!
Jack
