You’ve probably heard about early birds and night owls. Both are references to sleep chronotypes, or the body’s natural inclination to be awake or asleep at certain times. “Your chronotype is driven ...

At the heart of wellness is consistent, restful, healthy sleep. And there's a lot more to it than just letting your head hit the pillow at night. We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so it goes ...

Rest is essential. People who make true rest—not just sleep—part of their everyday routine have better outcomes across different aspects of their health. Their sleep quality is better, life ...

Why you struggle to sleep in the winter – and how to rest better on cold nights - Shorter, darker days and chilly bedrooms ...

Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of on-the-go lifestyles, but it can take its toll on your quality of rest—especially when your body has to adjust to a different time ...

It’s officially summer. The light is creeping in at early hours, and students of all ages are out of school. Perhaps you have a vacation coming up. Perhaps, like me, you’re able to sleep a few minutes ...

We recovering workaholics and do-aholics are in a large club. One of the most difficult things to give up on the road to recovery is the habit of managing our lives with conscious attention. It’s more ...

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and ...

There are few things better for us than regular rest. Whether it's breaks during the day, hobbies that take our mind off work, weekly sabbaths or annual vacations, routines that layer periods of work ...