Hello

Happy Friday!

I hope everyone is well.

You might notice most days of the year are the official day for something or an awareness day.  Some of these I personally take more notice of than others (gotta love 19 September for talk like a pirate day!).

Anyway, today, 13 March is world sleep day and my whole self day.  This day serves as a great reminder to look after our own wellbeing.

The theme for World Sleep Day this year according to the official website is:

The 2026 Theme: Sleep Well, Live Better

The theme for this World Sleep Day is Sleep Well, Live Better. 

World Sleep Day is an opportunity to promote sleep health alongside thousands of other sleep health professionals and advocates. When we all promote sleep health and #WorldSleepDay together, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts. Spread the word about sleep health on World Sleep Day, and help elevate the conversation around sleep!

As for world sleep day, well sleep is one of the best things for our health and wellbeing. Finding out just how much sleep you need and achieving it can really help give you a boost. Sleep is one of those strange topics that we both talk about a lot and also shy away from. We are quick to say things like “I am really tired today,” but we rarely talk about the why we are tired. When we sleep badly many of us will suffer in silence, and not take the important step to find a solution.

Good quality is essential for both mental and physical health. Theres so many benefits, including stress and anxiety reduction, fat loss and better decision making to name just a few.

There are some great resources over on the World Sleep day website, including the image below.

(This image is from the World Sleep Day website – do check there resources out)

Since the start of this year, I’ve been having some issues with my sleep. I’ve been dealing with an injury to both of my shoulders. To make matters worse, the pain usually manifests most strongly during the night. I developed a significant sleep deficit and have had to proactively take actions to fix my sleep. I am in a better place with my sleep now, which is closely tied to my shoulders beginning to recover.

World sleep day is a timely reminder on the importance of sleep for our mental wellbeing.