With around-the-clock access to work, news, social media, entertainment and other activities, you may find yourself cutting back on sleep just to keep up. The 24/7 nature of the world can make sleeping seem like an annoying interference or even as though you lack the willpower to work and play harder and longer.

Research has shown that sufficient, good-quality sleep is as essential to your wellbeing as adequate nutrition and regular exercise. While you sleep, your body completes several vital tasks to help you stay healthy and function at your best. Your brain is forming the pathways necessary for learning, creating memories and developing new insights. Hormones are being produced that help with muscle mass, infection-fighting and cell repair. No matter how hectic life may be, embracing the importance of sleep will positively impact your mental and physical wellbeing.

This toolkit is designed to help you learn good habits and achieve healthy sleep.