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Ah, the holidays. Does anyone else consider the month of December one long holiday? Somehow, when December 1st hits, vacation mode is immediately set in motion. Now, don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of positives with this way of thinking! People are happier, anticipating the upcoming holiday they will spend with friends and family—and let’s not forget all the holiday parties you’ll be invited to. But there’s one downside to the mindset often associated with this time of year.

It’s that time of the year again: December is here, bringing with it the many joys—and stresses—of the holidays. And as with any holiday season, it’s easy to let good habits lapse amidst all the excitement. After all, you’re trying to fit in holiday shopping, travel, and multiple parties, all while racing to accomplish anything you didn’t finish earlier in the year! December really is the perfect storm of activities, and more often than not, your sleep is what suffers.

I cannot even begin to tell you how many people I see who beat themselves up about eating late at night. “My biggest problem is I can’t seem to stop snacking at night,” or, “I try not to eat after 7:00 p.m.” are two of the most common comments I hear.

With the power of the internet at your fingertips, there’s practically no limit to accessing useful knowledge. With a quick search you can uncover a wealth of information on any subject—sleep included!

We’ve all heard of mindfulness by now, from traditional Buddhist meditation practices to 21st-century trends like breathing apps and even retreats. And while we’re all for jet-setting to Bali for a mindset reset, so much of our mental health is dependent on how many Zs we’re getting in a night. The best part? Solid sleep is the one trend you don’t need to spend on in 2020.

We’ve all been there: Trying to fall asleep when your bed buddy starts sounding the snore train. Snoring is annoying, there’s no question, but it can also be a red flag for more serious health issues. But before you go WebMD-ing the nighttime affliction, you should understand what snoring actually is, why not all snoring is created equal, and what your snoring means for you.

The countdown is on: Tomorrow marks not only a new year, but a new decade. If you’re setting goals to eat healthier, workout and lose weight you’re not alone: According to The Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, roughly 55% of New Year’s Resolutions are health related. And while we’ll cheerlead you all the way to the gym and that triple-digit monthly membership, there are other (read: cheaper) things you can do to crush your health goals in 2020. It’s called sleep. And this is why you need more of it: