Groundd Sleep Blog

How to sleep cooler as the nights start to warm up

Spring is here, the evenings are stretching out, and before long the nights will be warm again. If you are someone who runs hot in bed, you will know that warm nights are the enemy of a good sleep....

Spring forward: easing into the lost hour

Daylight saving starts this Sunday, 27 September. At 2am the clocks jump forward to 3am, and just like that, we lose an hour. Lighter evenings are on the way, which is lovely. But the spring shift ...

A good rest, wrapped up: a Father's Day gift guide

Father's Day is on Sunday 6 September, and if the dad in your life is anything like most, he has already said he does not want anything. No fuss, no gifts, he is fine. Which makes him one of the ha...

The cosy months: making your winter evenings your own

By August, the novelty of winter has well and truly worn off. The early excitement of the first cold snap, the first fire, the first proper duvet night, that has faded, and what is left is the long...

Real self-care is mostly just rest

Somewhere along the way, self-care became something you buy. A candle, a face mask, a treat-yourself impulse purchase, a weekend that costs money you would rather not spend. There is nothing wrong ...

The 7 Types of Rest Every High Performer Is Missing

Sleep is not the same thing as rest, and rest is not one thing you either got or didn't. It's a portfolio of seven distinct types: physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiri...

How to sleep cooler

If you run hot at night, you are not alone. Overheating is one of the most common reasons people wake up and struggle to settle again. The good news is that a few changes to your room, your bedding...

Matariki: a season made for rest

The air is sharp, the light comes late, and everything seems to move a little slower. It is easy to treat that as something to push through. But this is exactly the time of year our calendar asks u...

Children and Weighted Blankets: A Parent's Honest Guide

A practical guide for parents wondering whether a weighted blanket is right for their child. What works, what to watch for, and how to choose the right weight.   3 min read

What Weighted Blanket Should You Get? The Complete Guide

Not sure what weight weighted blanket to get? This complete guide covers the 10 percent body weight rule, when to go lighter or heavier, how to choose for children and seniors, and how to find your...