By Jack Dell'Accio, Essentia CEO & Founder and Certified Sleep Coach.
As October arrives, we all get that fresh, crisp feeling in the air. It’s the perfect time for reflection—a time I like to call the "new January." Just like January, October is a natural checkpoint to refocus, evaluate where we are, and make adjustments to finish the year strong. It’s all about building momentum, setting goals, and laying the foundation for success in the coming year.
This phenomenon is called October Theory, and it's trending on Tik Tok and social right now:
@kellysites I am loving seeing the glow up I do every October. It might be my new favorite month #october #octobermood #octobertheory #glowup ♬ original sound - kelly sites 💛🍉
But there’s one element that many people overlook in this process: sleep.
As both a certified sleep coach and the founder of Essentia, I know firsthand that high-quality, restorative sleep is the true cornerstone of any successful October Theory. Think about it: when you sleep deeply, your cognitive clarity improves, focus sharpens, and creativity thrives—all critical for goal setting and planning how to finish the year with a bang.
At Essentia, we've worked hard to create mattresses that are more than just comfortable. Our mattresses are designed to minimize toxins and promote recovery, perfectly aligning with October’s focus on transformation and renewal.
But here’s the thing—your mattress is just one part of the equation. Over the years, I’ve developed biohacking strategies to help you tackle common sleep disruptors and take your rest to the next level.
Learn From Jack: Practice October Theory by Biohacking Your Sleep to Optimize Overall Wellness
Temperature Troubles? Master Active Cooling
Waking up hot in the middle of the night? That can mess with your deep sleep. In my Biohacking Your Sleep series, I cover how active cooling can help regulate your body temperature, allowing you to sleep deeper and feel more refreshed. Dive deeper into Active Cooling here.
Manage Stimulants—Indoor Air, Allergens, and Lighting
Even your sleep environment can act as a stimulant. From poor indoor air quality to allergens or even the type of light in your bedroom, these factors can keep your body from winding down.
The goal is to tackle each stimulant individually to create a sleep environment. Go in depth on how to manage indoor air, reduce allergens, and control lighting to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Fuel Your Sleep with Nutrition
It’s not just about your sleep environment. What you eat can drastically impact your sleep.
If you’re fueling your body right, you’re setting yourself up for success at night. In fact there is a direct correlation between your dietary choices and meal schedule which impacts sleep quality and duration. I dig deep to help you understand the right foods to help your body relax and restore while you sleep. Learn more about Sleep Nutrition here.
Don’t Let Pain Disrupt Your Sleep
Unfortunately, the body will be in situations where it is in pain. The causes of this pain can be varied. It can be as simple as muscle tissue damage from the wear and tear of daily activities to the more obvious trauma caused by an accident. If you’re dealing with chronic pain, you know how much it can affect your sleep. In Biohacking Your Sleep – Pain Management, I share strategies to help alleviate pain so you can get those restorative hours you need. Check out Pain Management tips here.
Reducing Sleep Cycle Interruptions
We all know how frustrating it can be to wake up multiple times during the night.
Increased activity of the central nervous system is the main culprit causing negative performance on your sleep cycles, they cause reduced time spent on REM and deep sleep cycles, create more wake moments throughout the sleep schedule, and often reduce the sleep time. All of which have a direct impact on performance and recovery, and leading to more emotions of anxiety over happiness. In Biohacking Your Sleep – Reducing Sleep Cycle Interruptions, I offer tips on creating an environment that minimizes those disruptions and allows you to get uninterrupted, restorative sleep. Learn more here.
Modern Challenges—Managing EMFs and Mold
In today’s tech-heavy world, EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields) can interfere with sleep patterns. In fact, Essentia has been able to identify through blood cell activity exactly how EMFs directly affect the flow of oxygen and thus your overall sleep quality. Learn why it is important to mitigate the effects of EMFs and how you can do that with Essentia.
And let’s not forget about mold—a hidden threat that can wreak havoc on your respiratory system and your sleep. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary—a place where your body can recover, repair, and rejuvenate. However, if mold has infiltrated this space, it’s anything but. Mold in your sleep environment can disrupt your sleep cycle, leading to poor sleep quality and leaving you feeling groggy and unrested, no matter how many hours you spend in bed. This is why Essentia created a organic latex foam formula designed to drastically reduce the growth of mold. Learn more about Essentia's mold protection here.
Prepare for the New Year, Embrace the Power of Sleep
October Theory is all about ending the year strong, and sleep is your secret weapon. By incorporating these biohacking strategies into your routine, you’ll be well-rested, mentally sharp, and ready to take on whatever the last months of the year throw at you. So let’s make this October transformational—one deep, restorative sleep at a time.
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