08/05/2026
As a therapist, I spend a lot of time talking with clients about stress, anxiety, and self-care. But recently, I realized I needed to take my own sleep more seriously. It wasn’t like in my younger years when I could bounce right back anymore!
I started wearing an Oura Ring, and it gave me something I wasn’t expecting: objective feedback about how my daily habits were affecting my sleep.
I learned that on nights when I stayed up late, I felt it the next day.
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested.
Quality sleep helps:
• Regulate emotions
• Improve concentration and memory
• Reduce anxiety and irritability
• Support your immune system
• Give your brain the chance to recover from the day
You don’t need an Oura Ring to improve your sleep, but sometimes having data can help us notice patterns we might otherwise miss. The goal isn’t perfect sleep. It’s understanding your body well enough to make small changes that have a big impact!