I don’t know about you, but if I don’t sleep well, I have a hard time showing up the next day as my “best self.” I find myself needing extra naps just to get through the day. Every task feels heavier, even the routine ones. I move a little slower, I’m more easily irritated, and I’m simply not as sharp. For most of us, good sleep is the foundation for everything else: your mood, your focus, your energy, even how patient and kind you can be with the people you love. When sleep suffers, every other part of life suffers too.
For me, that truth became impossible to ignore during perimenopause.
When Perimenopause changed My Sleep
Before perimenopause, I thought of sleep as simple. You got into bed, pulled the covers over, and drifted off. But then the changes started—night sweats, overheating in the middle of the night, and waking up drenched and uncomfortable. I wasn’t just losing sleep; I was losing the version of myself that felt calm, capable, and joyful during the day. The nights of tossing and turning added up. I felt foggy, drained, and not myself.
The Turning Point
What I learned is that you don’t have to settle for less-than-restful sleep, even during transitions like perimenopause or menopause. Your body still deserves deep, restorative rest. When I found a way to cool down naturally at night—without gadgets, plugs, or engineered fabrics—it changed everything. With the Sleeping Dove luxury cooling comforter, I could open a simple fabric window to release heat while still staying cozy and covered. It was such a small shift, but the impact was huge. Suddenly, I wasn’t fighting my bedding or my body. I was finally sleeping through the night again.
Why Sleep Matters More Than Ever
Sleep isn’t just about recharging. It’s about protecting your health, balancing your hormones, supporting your immune system, and restoring your emotional resilience. Especially during perimenopause and menopause, sleep is the anchor that helps you handle changes with grace instead of exhaustion. When you sleep better, you are better. You wake up ready to think clearly, move confidently, laugh easily, and show up as the best version of yourself—for your family, your work, and your own dreams.
A Gentle Reminder
If you’re struggling with sleep right now, I know how discouraging it feels. But please remember: you don’t have to wait it out or accept poor rest as your reality. There are ways to sleep better, naturally and beautifully, starting tonight. And when you take care of your sleep, you take care of everything else too.