{"id":4795,"date":"2025-01-30T01:08:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T06:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/?p=4795"},"modified":"2025-01-30T01:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T06:08:03","slug":"the-only-new-years-resolution-you-need-to-make-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/the-only-new-years-resolution-you-need-to-make-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only New Year\u2019s Resolution You Need  to Make This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like them or not, new year\u2019s resolutions serve a great purpose. They are a positive acknowledgment, no matter how small, that we can always commit to improving ourselves and our everyday lives. And that decision to try to better ourselves is never a waste of time. After more than 50 years of creating the highest quality luxury products that help customers improve the look of their homes and enrich the quality of their lives, we\u2019ve discovered one new year\u2019s resolution that\u2019s easy to keep, relates to everyone, and can affect many aspects of our lives in meaningful, positive ways. It\u2019s the resolution to get a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<p>This resolution applies to all of us. No matter who you are, where you live, or what you aspire to, we all need sleep. When we don\u2019t get enough, or the quality of our sleep is lacking, our minds and bodies suffer. Poor sleep can also negatively affect other areas of our lives causing fatigue, mood swings, stress, and other deterrents to becoming our best selves. And because the quality of our sleep is connected to the different ways we feel and interact with the world, resolving to improve it can have a powerful trickledown effect. By resolving to improve this one thing, we can start improving other areas of our life. And in doing so, we may discover that we\u2019ve also succeeded in unlocking the benefits of other new year\u2019s resolutions that will help further improve the richness and quality of our everyday life.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>The resolution to have more energy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A classic new year\u2019s resolution\u2014and for good reason. People often resolve to find ways to have more energy so they can do more of the things that make life enjoyable, spend more time with the people they love, and perhaps open the door to trying something new. By resolving to get a better sleep, we naturally wake with more energy. Those mid-day crashes won\u2019t crash, fresh mental clarity cuts through the fog, and we feel sharper, stronger, and happier. Plus, that added energy has a positive effect that will radiate through our days and nights in a variety of beneficial ways.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>The resolution to get more exercise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular resolutions people make each year is to exercise more and get fit. This usually results in a new gym membership card. or exercise machine, both unlikely to find much use. That is, until we have the energy and mental fortitude to commit to them properly. By achieving a better sleep, our minds and bodies feel stronger and more energized. Continue to foster and nurture this healthy change, and workouts won\u2019t seem so unapproachable, that gym class may feel more doable. Not only does resolving to get a better sleep mean the physical act of exercise will be more achievable, but mentally we\u2019ll be on our way to creating definitive routines where we will repeatedly see and feel the benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/hillside-gardens\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4796\" src=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hillside-Gdns-Duette_2039.jpg\" alt=\"Image of hillside gardens\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hillside-Gdns-Duette_2039.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hillside-Gdns-Duette_2039-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hillside-Gdns-Duette_2039-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hillside-Gdns-Duette_2039-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hillside-Gdns-Duette_2039-624x832.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><b><\/b><b>The resolution to manage stress better<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common causes of poor sleep is stress. And a lack of sleep just exacerbates our stress levels so that by the time we do sleep, instead of waking up refreshed and restored, we carry that stress into the next day. This vicious cycle continues and can have a very negative effect on our mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Since reducing stress is one of the most popular resolutions people make each year and resolving to get a better sleep put us in a better position to achieve that, it\u2019s a no brainer.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>The resolution to be happier<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t need to be a new year for this resolution. Every one of us holds this goal close to our hearts whether we\u2019ve officially declared it or not. It\u2019s something we\u2019re always striving for, and while finding more happiness is not something that comes easily, we know for a fact that establishing a healthier, more satisfying sleep routine each night will help us achieve it that much faster. Science has proven over and over that a good night\u2019s sleep can improve our mood, increase levels of optimism, boost positivity, and yes make us happier overall. This is why we always say it\u2019s so important to have the right bedding. The right level of comfort, the temp in the room, and the way it feels when in it all play a part in how we feel when we leave it. And when we combine cozy comforts with colors and designs that positively appeal to our psyche and inspire, we\u2019re putting ourselves in a prime position to be happier. Just remember, the decision to be happier starts with you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/ebb-and-flow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4797\" src=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Ebb &amp; Flow\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EbbFlow-HamCrt_9048-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As for other popular resolutions like eating better, saving money, and other changes we aspire to make to better ourselves, the long-term result of a proper sleep will keep you sharper, more energized, and more empowered to change all the things in your life you want to. Once you change one thing, you\u2019ll find it gets easier to change something else. And when you feel the bliss and joy of beautiful sleep, everything becomes more possible.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know how beneficial is it to resolve improve your sleep, how do you do this? The first step to getting a good night\u2019s sleep is making sure you are surrounding yourself in the softest, most comforting fabrics and materials. A quality set of sheets and bedding in styles and colors that contribute to your positive mental and physical wellness will do wonders to improving your sleep. Explore our entire collection of <u><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/bed\">luxury bedding<\/a><\/u> or <u><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/take-our-bedding-quiz\/\">take our helpful bedding quiz<\/a><\/u> to find the set that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/petal-blanc\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4798\" src=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089.jpg\" alt=\"image of petal blanc\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PetalBlanc-ChainReaction-Aqua_2089-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Establishing a proper sleep routine is also key. Finding out what works to get you in a sleepy state of mind is important to keep consistent and make your rest time more effective. To help establish your best sleep routine, follow some of our helpful blogs including <u><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/7-surprising-sleep-hacks\/\">sleep hacks<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/getting-a-good-nights-sleep\/\">expert sleeping tips,<\/a><\/u> and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/blog\/5-bad-bedding-habits-and-how-to-stop-them\/\">knowing what habits to avoid before bed<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>And as always, if you still have questions on what bedding or sleep methods are best suited for you, simply <u><a href=\"https:\/\/schweitzerlinen.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a><\/u> and someone from our Schweitzer Linen family will be happy to help in any way.<br \/>\nOnce you\u2019ve resolved to achieve a more restful sleep through the right luxury bedding and the right routines, you\u2019ll start seeing and feeling the life-changing benefits. Here\u2019s to a happy, healthy, and much more restful new year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like them or not, new year\u2019s resolutions serve a great purpose. They are a positive acknowledgment, no matter how small, that we can always commit to improving ourselves and our everyday lives. And that decision to try to better ourselves is never a waste of time. 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