Sweet Dreams at Ovolo: Tips From An Expert To Sleep Like A Rock
In celebration of Sleep Awareness Month, we spoke with Australia’s Leading Sleep Expert, Olivia Arezzolo, to uncover the secrets of resting well while traveling.
Here are 5 easy-to-action sleep strategies to implement immediately, designed exclusively for our guests:
Keep it cool: Set your room temp to 18°C. Temperature plays a huge role in your circadian rhythm, and a cooler room boosts melatonin production, helping you drift off faster and stay asleep longer.
Shower before bed: That post-shower cooldown? It signals to your body that it’s time to sleep. Even a 1-degree drop in body temperature can kickstart melatonin production, so lather it up, and chill out.
Swap the doom scrolling out for a book: Scrolling social media before bed? Research shows it can increase night-time wake-ups by 66%. Instead, pick up a book as reading reduces stress by 68% in just six minutes. If you’re finding it difficult to unwind, this step is key.
Sip your way to sleep: NO, not booze….Chamomile, lavender, or valerian. These superstar sleep teas calm the nervous system and ease an overactive mind.
Rethink your drinks: Love a nightcap? Your best sleep strategy is shifting that cocktail earlier. For optimal rest, aim to skip the booze after 6 PM (we know, BOOO!). Morning mimosas or lunchtime wines over late-night drinks help protect that all-important REM sleep, or better yet, opt for a delicious mocktail.
Try these tonight, wake up refreshed tomorrow, and take on your next destination adventure with more energy, enthusiasm, because at Ovolo, great days start with great nights.
BIO:
Olivia Arezzolo is Australia’s Leading Sleep Expert, Speaker, and Author in 10 countries.
Featured on The Morning Show, The Today Show, Sunrise, Studio 10, Nine News, Sky News, Forbes, Daily Mail, Yahoo, MSN, News.com.au, Body and Soul, Women’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Business Insider and New York Post; Olivia has also been a spokesperson for IKEA, Sealy Posturepedic, Tempurpedic, Audible, Samsung, Toyota, AIA Insurance, Medibank, The Westin, Marriott Bonvoy, The Body Shop, T2, Fitbit and more. Her international bestselling book, Bear, Lion, Wolf is published in 10 countries; and her most recent venture – a Wellness Weekend with The Westin, saw her recommended throughout Asia and USA.
To learn more, visit oliviaarezzolo.com.au, head to instagram @oliviaarezzolo, and email olivia@thesleepretreat.com.au – she would love to hear from you.