Drew Barrymore and Sleep Awareness Month: Sleep Better Tonight
Get Better Rest this Sleep Awareness Month with Drew Barrymore
Sleep is considered by many experts as the foundation of health, but how many of us treat it that way? This Sleep Awareness Month, let’s explore how getting quality rest can transform not just your nights, but your days. As a beloved Hollywood icon, businesswoman and mom, Drew Barrymore understands the importance of good night’s sleep for a healthy, happy life.
I am incredibly proud to be a Sleep Wellness Advocate for Rest, as they are actively raising awareness about sleep. Their Sleep Awareness Initiatives focus on enhancing and providing high-quality, personalized experiences for all types of sleepers. Everyone needs good sleep, and Rest is continuing to build a strong community dedicated to understanding the importance of sleep and the science behind it.
- Drew Barrymore
Why Sleep Matters: The Key to Health and Wellness
Sleep is essential for physical and mental health, impacting every aspect of one’s wellbeing. It’s not just rest; it’s a vital process for the body and mind to recover, repair, and recharge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults need at least 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night, despite many Americans falling short of that. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to conditions like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and even depression.
Sleep and Physical Health
Sleep supports your immune system, heart health, and metabolism. Poor sleep weakens your body’s defences, raises your risk of heart diseases, and disrupts hunger hormones, leading to weight gain. Countless studies have documented that lack of sleep can significantly increase susceptibility to illness and long-term health issues.
Sleep for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Quality sleep helps regulate emotions, boost focus, and improve mental health. Chronic sleep deprivation impacts cognitive function, leading to issues like impaired memory, daytime fatigue and difficulty maintaining productivity throughout the day. The National Institute of Mental Health highlights that insomnia can heighten the risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, emphasizing the critical role sleep plays in emotional resilience.
Good sleep enhances longevity, productivity, and quality of life. During sleep, the body performs vital functions like cellular repair and stress hormone regulation, creating the foundation for optimal health. When you sleep well, you live well.
Ways to Get Better Sleep
Achieving quality sleep isn’t just about quantity—it’s about making your rest as restorative as possible. Prioritize sleep quality with:
Consistent Sleep Schedule
Your body thrives on routine. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day helps regulate your circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally.
Create a Relaxing Sleep Environment
Your bed should be reserved for sleep-related activities only. Keep it dark, quiet, and cool — ideal conditions for drifting off. Invest in a supportive mattress and bedding that’s temperature regulating, which plays an important role in falling and staying sleep. Consider the cooling embrace of our Evercool® Cooling Comforter, to combat overheating at night.
Hot sleepers or those experiencing night sweats, such as perimenopausal and menopausal individuals, know the frustration of waking up drenched and restless. That’s where Rest’s cooling bedding shines. Designed to wick away heat and moisture, upgrade your bedding with Evercool® cooling comforters and sheet sets for restorative sleep — night after night.
As a hot sleeper, I’ve discovered a new level of comfort with Rest! I’m told by the sleep experts to keep my room cool for an optimal sleep environment, so this bedding has been perfect. It regulates my body temperature all night and has improved my sleep dramatically and I look forward to getting in bed every night.
- Drew Barrymore
Mind Your Evening Routine
Wind down with calming activities like reading or meditating. Limit exposure to screens an hour before bed, as blue light can disrupt your sleep hormones.
Stay Active and Eat Smart
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can do wonders for your sleep. Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine close to bedtime to prevent sleep disturbances.
Elevate your Bedding for Better Sleep with Rest
At Rest, we understand that the right bedding is a simple yet effective difference for better sleep. Our innovative Evercool® cooling bedding features advanced innovations for maximum coolness and breathability, even scoring a Qmax value of 0.40, which is twice as cool as silk. Whether you’re shopping for small upgrades like a cooling blanket and pillowcases, or a complete bedding set, our science-backed products will help create the perfect sleep environment.
I love getting into bed with my Rest Evercool Cooling Comforter. It’s cool to the touch, beyond soft and extremely comfortable. It's a must-have for anyone who experiences hot flashes or who's a hot sleeper like me! Honestly, it's a must for anyone — even my kids and pets are obsessed!
- Drew Barrymore
 Evercool®+ Cooling Starter Sheet Set |
 Evercool® Cooling Comforter |
This Sleep Awareness Month, take the time to prioritize your sleep. With the right habits and support from Rest bedding, you can wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the day. After all, better sleep means a better you.
