How Can We Sleep Our Way to Better Wellbeing?

This week at I Am Here, we’re asking: How Can We Sleep Our Way to Better Wellbeing?

• Why is quality sleep essential for our physical health and emotional wellbeing?
• What habits or behaviours might be quietly disrupting our sleep?
• How can we create a healthier sleep environment to support better rest?

Sleep is more than just rest—it’s restoration. When we sleep well, we’re better equipped to manage stress, stay physically healthy, and show up fully in our relationships and work.

That’s why I Am Here recognises sleep as a crucial foundation for both physical health and emotional wellbeing.

What Are We Watching This Week?

This week, we’re watching Matt Walker: Sleep Expert Shares How You Can Get a Better Night’s Rest, a short and practical segment from This Morning.

Professor Matthew Walker explains why we’re facing a global “sleep loss epidemic” and how most people underestimate just how vital a good night’s sleep is for their physical and mental health.

Immune function to emotional stability, sleep plays a central role in keeping us well.

In just six minutes, Walker offers straightforward advice anyone can implement to get more restful, restorative sleep—tonight.

Watch the video here – 6 minute watch

What Are We Reading This Week?

This week, we’re reading Why It’s Important to Breathe Through Your Nose When You Sleep from
Sleep.com.

It might sound like a small detail, but how we breathe while we sleep can have a big impact on our rest and overall wellbeing.

The article explains why nose breathing is far more beneficial than mouth breathing—improving oxygen flow, reducing snoring, and helping you stay in deeper, more restorative sleep cycles.

If you’re waking up feeling tired or groggy, this piece might offer the surprising insight you need.

Read the full article here – 5-minute read

Who Are We Quoting This Week?

“Having peace, happiness and healthiness is my definition of beauty. And you can’t have any of that without sleep.”

– Beyoncé Knowles

This quote is a powerful reminder that sleep isn’t just about rest—it’s foundational to how we feel, how we connect, and how we shine.

At I Am Here, we recognise sleep as a key pillar of physical health and emotional wellbeing. Prioritising it is an act of self-compassion.