Groundd Sleep Blog

Eight hours for rest: what Labour Day was really about

For most of us, Labour Day is a long weekend in late October, the unofficial start of spring, a day off we do not think about too hard. But of all the holidays on the calendar, this is the one clos...

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...

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 ...

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...

When the clocks change, your body notices

Daylight saving ends 5 April. Here's how to protect your sleep through the clock change — and make the transition easier on your body.

Sleep Well, Live Better: Our Guide to Better Sleep This World Sleep Day 2026

World Sleep Day is March 13. Discover simple, science-backed sleep habits — from wind-down routines to weighted blankets — to help you rest well and live better.

Why February is one of the hardest months for new beginnings

February marks new beginnings, but your nervous system doesn't see it that way. Here's what routine and rest actually do for your brain during major transitions.