How to Create a Sleep-Friendly Bedroom That Promotes Deep Rest
Many people start thinking about their sleep only after weeks or months of restless nights, early waking, or feeling tired despite spending enough hours in bed. The bedroom is often the first place people try to make changes, because it feels like the most practical starting point. Adjusting lighting, bedding, or noise can help support […]
Do Blue Light Glasses and Red Light Therapy Improve Sleep?
Across New Zealand, awareness around sleep health is growing. Many people are searching for realistic ways to improve their sleep, particularly as screen use, shift work and busy lifestyles continue to shape daily routines. Blue light glasses and red-light therapy devices are increasingly marketed as simple tools for better rest, reduced eye strain and improved […]
Why “More Sleep” Should Be Your Real New Year’s Resolution
Every January, millions of us feel the pull of the “New Year, New You” mindset. Gym memberships spike, food plans are scribbled into notebooks, and social media fills with ambitious goals around productivity, fitness, and self-improvement. Yet by the time February arrives, many of those resolutions have already faded. This pattern raises an important question: […]
Struggling to Breathe at Night? How to Sleep Better with a Blocked Nose
Trying to fall asleep when your nose is blocked can feel surprisingly exhausting. You lie down expecting rest, but instead you are focused on every breath, switching positions, breathing through your mouth, or waking with a dry throat and a headache. For many people, this is not an occasional annoyance linked to a cold. It […]
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & Sleep: Why ‘Me Time’ Is Costing You Rest
We’ve all done it, stayed up scrolling, watching just one more episode, or finally catching some “me time” long after we should be asleep. You know you’ll regret it tomorrow, but somehow, staying up feels worth it. That, in essence, is revenge bedtime procrastination – delaying sleep to reclaim a sense of freedom after a […]
Why December Feels Exhausting (Hint: It’s Not Just You)
At this time of year, almost everyone says the same thing: “I’m tired, really tired.”It’s the feeling of counting down the days, pushing through deadlines, juggling end-of-year school events, shopping, hosting, travelling… all while pretending we’re looking forward to a “break.” At Auckland Sleep, we see a spike in exhaustion and sleep disruption every December. […]
Does Hot Weather Give You Anxiety Dreams? Why warm nights affect your sleep, and what you can do to stay cool.
After Dr Sumit Samant’s recent interview on TVNZ Breakfast, where he discussed why hot, humid nights can trigger restless sleep and anxiety-filled dreams, many New Zealanders told us they had noticed the same thing. More tossing and turning, more vivid dreams, and far less restorative rest. At Auckland Sleep, we make sleep a priority, and […]
Why Hay Fever in NZ Makes Sinus Pain Spring Worse
Spring in New Zealand brings longer days, fresh growth, and warmer weather, but for many people it also sparks a wave of sneezing, congestion, and fatigue. Hay fever NZ is common in this season because pollen from ryegrass, pine, and other plants fills the air. For those already prone to sinus issues, this allergic response […]
Sinus Infection vs. Cold: What’s Disrupting Your Sleep?
Blocked nose, dry mouth, and heavy head by morning. If you’ve been waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to bed, there’s a chance your sleep is being disrupted by something you haven’t quite pinpointed yet. Often, that “something” is congestion, but whether it’s caused by a common cold or a lingering […]
Tracking Sleep with Wearables: Helpful Tool or Sleep Anxiety Trigger?
We live in a world where everything can be tracked, from your steps and heart rate to your meals and even your sleep. The promise is simple: more data, better health. But when it comes to sleep, is tracking really helping you, or is it making things worse? At Auckland Sleep, we make sleep a […]