Sleep is the single best way to restore and rejuvenate. And yet — about 1 in 3 of us are sleep-deprived according to the CDC. We all know that feeling of “ugh” after a night of insomnia. We have trouble tracking conversations. Our tempers are short. And our energy is low and listless. This Upli Uptake will help put your team on a path to longer, more restful nights.

For You

Treat your sleep like a long-lost friend. Start a list of things your friend, SLEEP, might be craving. Maybe a new pillow with a frilly pillowcase? Perhaps turning off devices an hour earlier? How about exploring some white noise like a fan or ocean sounds? Keep adding to the list. And every morning, thank your friend, SLEEP, for paying a visit.

For Your Team

Hang a big piece of poster paper in a team break area and label it “What I do when I can’t sleep.” Then put colorful sticky notes with sharpie pens next to the poster. Encourage everyone to contribute ideas. If your team is remote, start a virtual poster. After a couple of weeks of collecting sticky notes, discuss the ideas at a team meeting.