A Better Day Starts Tonight: Your Guide To Brighter Mornings

Sleep issues are something many of us can bond over (as we hunch over our espresso)—68% of Americans have reported that they struggle with sleeping at least once per week. But the way we think about sleep is in need of a wake-up call.

You've probably tried a lot of things to become a better morning person—perhaps sitting cross-legged and meditating, making a delightful breakfast, or listing out five things you're grateful for... These practices help, but a good morning really starts when we tuck ourselves into bed the night before. Quality sleep is what puts the shine in our rise—which is what the new Sleep & Shine Sleep Soundly™ supplement is all about. Formulated with 1 mg of melatonin and 120 mg of Shoden^® ashwagandha, this supplement isn't just for falling asleep but for helping you improve your sleep quality so you wake feeling refreshed.* We've all settled for sleepless nights and sleepy mornings for far too long. With this guide, let's put them to rest.

To experience restorative sleep, we have to cycle through these sleep stages multiple times. On average, a sleep cycle takes about 90 minutes. In one night, the average person will cycle through about four to six times2. These figures are why adults are generally recommended to get seven to nine hours of sleep per night!

Melatonin has been used for decades as a key ingredient in sleep supplements. As a hormone that our brain produces in response to darkness, it supports our internal clock and can help us fall asleep quickly*... But what about staying asleep, which is key for our bodies to recharge overnight? The unique Sleep & Shine Sleep Soundly™ formula pairs melatonin with Shoden^® ashwagandha. Ashwagandha has been used throughout history for a number of purposes, one of which is sleep support.* Shoden^® ashwagandha contains ashwagandha's bioactive components, called withanolide glycosides, and has been clinically studied3 to improve restful (read: restorative) sleep, which can result in a more energized morning.*

Do your best to go to bed at the same time every night and try to wake up at the same time each morning. Studies have shown that a regular sleeping/waking time has numerous health benefits—like regulating mood status and metabolic health support. In addition to these basics, make sure your snooze sanctuary is dark, or wear an eye mask. And sleep temperature is everything! Make sure you're cool enough, and add fans or cooling sheets if needed.

Instead of measuring your sleep by how quickly you drifted off, or how many hours you clocked—notice how you feel in the morning. After a night of restorative sleep, we wake up feeling refreshed. We feel less inclined to hit the snooze and more enthused to start the morning. Our body feels more energized, and our mind feels clearer. Another way to put it: You may just feel like a morning person.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.