7 ways to prioritize your sleep health in 2020

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Once the holiday season is over and the "YOLO" mood goes out the window, it seems that sleep is once more on the top of people's agenda.

According to at-home lab testing company Everlywell, Google searches for "trouble sleeping” and "how to sleep better" tend to reach an all-time yearly high between Dec. 30 and Jan. 12.

The National Sleep Foundation reports that sleep needs vary depending on lifestyle factors, although adults aged between 18 and 64 would benefit the most from clocking seven to nine hours of restful pillow time every night.

While that might sound like an idealistic amount of time to spend catching Zs, it's important to remember just how vital sleep is to overall health. Most worryingly, depriving your body of sleep can seriously impact your immune system, leaving you more susceptible to flus and viruses this winter.

If you don't know where to begin, The National Sleep Foundation recommends these tried-and-tested tips:

• Stick to a sleep schedule, even on weekends.

• Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual.

• Exercise daily.

• Evaluate your bedroom to ensure ideal temperature, sound and light.

• Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.

• Beware of hidden sleep stealers, like alcohol and caffeine.

• Turn off electronics before bed.

Ready to invest in your most well-rested year yet? Here is what the experts recommend:

SHOP: Everlywell Sleep and Stress Test, $249

This at-home test from Everlywell evaluates fluctuations of three vital hormones needed for a restful night's sleep, allowing you to help determine once and for all why you’ve been struggling to doze off. (Use code 'HOLIDAY' for 25 percent off orders over $200.)

SHOP: Traditional Medicinals Organic Nighty Night Valerian Relaxation Tea, $4.99

Swap out any stimulants for a calming, caffeine-free tea. Researchers have found that valerian root, as found in many soothing nighttime teas, can help to promote sleep and reduce anxiety.

SHOP: Sleepy's Snug 8" Plush Memory Foam Queen Mattress, $399 (Orig. $599)

A wise person will tell you that you should always invest in a good bed and good shoes; as you'll always be in either one of them. Make the most of the end of year sales and snap up a sweet deal on a comfortable bed, with up to 30 percent off selected Sleepy's mattresses.

SHOP: Slip Silk Pillowcase, $85

Is a silk pillowcase an absolute essential? Well, not exactly. But unlike traditional pillow covers, silk versions are far more delicate on skin and hair, bringing a whole new meaning to the term 'beauty sleep'. Not to mention, the feeling of luxury is unparalleled.

SHOP: Lush Sleepy, $40

Vegan, conscious cosmetics brand Lush has no shortage of popular products, but the best-selling Sleepy moisturizer reached a whole new level of cult status. The sleep-inducing purple-hued body butter is made with lavender, sweet tonka and ylang ylang, purporting to have you in the land of nod quicker than you can count sheep.

SHOP: Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light Therapy Lamp, $199 (Orig. $219)

Say goodbye to the haunting sounds of Radar, aka the default iPhone alarm, with a futuristic wake-up tool. Philipps' SmartSleep device connects to an app allowing you to set multiple alarms with varying themes, light intensity, sounds and radio. The app also monitors your time spent in bed and logs data that can help you better improve your sleep habits in the long run.

SHOP: Moleskine Classic Notebook, $9.98

A 2018 study found that people who wrote down their thoughts, worries and goals before hitting the hay experienced less anxiety and sleeplessness. If you're an over-thinker, why not keep a journal at your bedside and commit to writing in it before lights out to help you wind down and enjoy a more peaceful slumber?