THE SLEEP JOURNAL

Welcome to your ultimate guide to achieving restful nights and rejuvenating sleep. We update our Journal regularly, bringing you the very latest expert tips and practical guides on how to improve your sleep quality. Looking for the perfect pillow to support your neck and spine? Trying to find the most effective over-the-counter solution to insomnia? Or searching for a way to calm night-time ‘restless legs’? You’ll find the answers to these questions – plus many, many more – in the articles below: each of them underpinned by the highest-quality research.

Sleep Schedule

The Sleep Schedule category is your ultimate resource for mastering healthy sleep habits and optimizing your nightly routine. Here, you'll discover science-backed insights on bedtime consistency, wake-up strategies, and circadian rhythms to enhance sleep quality. Explore practical tips on creating personalized sleep schedules, overcoming sleep disruptions, and aligning your rest with your lifestyle. Whether aiming for improved productivity or overall wellness, we've got your sleep covered.

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How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep? What’s Normal vs. What’s Not

Wondering how long it should take to fall asleep? Discover what’s normal, what’s not, and science-backed tips to fall asleep faster, backed by UK sources.

Insomnia

Annie Wouters

Jan 196 min read

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10 Benefits of Getting More Sleep

Getting more sleep doesn’t just feel good – it can transform your physical, mental, and emotional health. Discover 10 science-backed benefits of quality sleep.

Sleep tips

James Smurthwaite

Jan 146 min read

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Why Do I Wake Up Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep?

Waking up tired after 8 hours of sleep? Learn the real reasons why and discover actionable fixes for more restorative rest.

Insomnia

Matthew Green

Jan 18 min read

How to Build a Bedtime Routine That Actually Works: A UK Sleep Coach’s 2026 Guide

Want to sleep better? This UK guide breaks down how to build a bedtime routine that actually works — no fluff, just practical steps.

Sleep Schedule

Matthew Green

Dec 19, 20254 min read

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How to Lower Sleeping Heart Rate: A Comprehensive 2026 Guide

Discover how to lower sleeping heart rate naturally with evidence-backed tips. Improve sleep quality, boost recovery, and protect heart health in this 2025 guide.

Sleep Stages

James Smurthwaite

Dec 18, 20256 min read

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What Is Sleep Latency? A Complete Guide to Falling Asleep Faster

Discover how sleep latency affects your sleep quality and learn strategies to improve it. Uncover the secrets to better sleep latency now!

Sleep Schedule

Annie Wouters

May 26, 20258 min read

Everything Andrew Huberman Says About Sleep

Discover Andrew Huberman's approach to sleep, bedtimes, supplements and more with everything he's ever said about sleep in one place.

Sleep Schedule

James Smurthwaite

May 19, 20255 min read

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What is Slow Wave Sleep? The Key to Restorative Rest and Better Health

This article dives into the science behind Slow Wave Sleep (also known as deep sleep) exploring its benefits, factors that influence it.

Sleep Schedule

Phoebe Walsh

May 14, 20255 min read

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Waking Up at 3AM: Causes, Solutions, and Myths

Discover why you keep waking up at 3am and how to stop.

Insomnia

James Smurthwaite

May 6, 20254 min read

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What Is the Purpose of Sleep? The Real Reason We Spend a Third of Our Lives in Bed

Discover why we sleep, what happens during sleep stages, and how poor sleep affects your health. Evidence-based insights from UK sources and studies.

Sleep Schedule

Phoebe Walsh

May 3, 20256 min read

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Why Am I Still Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? Uncover the Hidden Causes and Solutions

Ever feel exhausted despite getting 8 hours of sleep? Explore the hidden causes of persistent tiredness and practical strategies to wake up feeling refreshed.

Insomnia

James Smurthwaite

May 1, 20257 min read

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Is 5 Hours of Sleep Enough? The Truth According to Science

Is 5 hours of sleep enough? Explore what science says about short sleep, its impact on health and performance, and when it might be acceptable (if ever).

Sleep Schedule

Matthew Green

Apr 30, 20254 min read

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Is Light Sleep Bad? Understanding the Sleep Cycle (UK Guide)

Wondering if too much light sleep is bad for you? This UK guide explores sleep stages, sleep trackers, and science-backed tips to get more deep sleep.

Sleep Stages

Matthew Green

Apr 25, 20255 min read

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Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough? What the Science Says

The short answer? Probably not. But there's way more to understand - find out if 6 hours of sleep is enough for you - or if you're in trouble.

Insomnia

Annie Wouters

Apr 18, 20258 min read

Sleeping Heart Rate: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Improve It

What is a normal sleeping heart rate - and what are the warning signs you need to look out for? We answer your questions with science.

Sleep tracking

Annie Wouters

Apr 2, 20256 min read

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Can't Sleep? Your phone might be to blame...

New study links all screen use in bed—not just social media—to worse sleep and higher insomnia risk in over 45,000 students.

Sleep Hygiene

James Smurthwaite

Apr 1, 20255 min read

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How to Reset Your Sleep Schedule After Shift Work

Struggling to sleep after night shifts? Learn how to reset your sleep schedule with science-backed tips for lasting circadian balance.

Sleep Schedule

Matthew Green

Mar 31, 20254 min read

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Why You’re Not Getting Deep Sleep – And What to Do About It

Struggling to feel rested? Learn why you’re not getting deep sleep and discover practical tips to improve your most restorative rest.

Sleep tips

James Smurthwaite

Mar 30, 20253 min read

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Chronotype: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Internal Clock

Everything you need to know about chronotypes, from their biological basis to their impact on sleep, metabolism and mental health.

Sleep Schedule

Phoebe Walsh

Mar 24, 20254 min read

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The Ultimate Guide to Daytime Naps

We explore the best nap length, reasons people take naps, and whether indulging in that midday rest is worthwhile.

Sleep Schedule

Phoebe Walsh

Mar 23, 20254 min read

FEATURED ARTICLES

Discover our most popular articles on natural sleep supplements, bedroom optimization for better rest, and expert tips for improving sleep quality. Whether you're looking for the best sleep-friendly decor, effective relaxation techniques, or science-backed sleep aids, our top guides have you covered. Explore now and transform your sleep.

How Much REM Sleep Do You Actually Need? The Truth

On of the most critical stages of sleep is Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, a phase associated with dreaming, cognitive function, and emotion

Best OTC Sleeping Pills in the UK (2026) – What Works & What Doesn’t

Confused by sleep aids? This expert-reviewed guide compares the safest and most effective OTC sleeping pills in the UK — plus which ones to avoid. NHS info included.

Sleeping Heart Rate: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Improve It

What is a normal sleeping heart rate - and what are the warning signs you need to look out for? We answer your questions with science.