For most of my adult life, sleep came easily. I’d fall asleep quickly and stay asleep through the night. But as I’ve entered perimenopause, sleep has started to feel different.

Some nights, I wake multiple times. I toss. I turn. And I lose anywhere from 90 to 150 minutes of sleep. For a while, I thought I was doing something wrong. But now, I understand it differently.

This phase of life isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a transition to support.

What’s Been Helping Me Sleep Better

I’ve had to become more intentional with how I approach rest. Not just when I go to bed, but how I prepare to truly wind down.

Here’s what helps me most:

• Going to bed earlier - around 9:15pm is ideal for me so I don’t miss my melatonin “window”
• Drinking WelleCo’s Night Elixir about an hour before bed
• Dimming the lights when the sun goes down (I use a salt lamp as my only light)
• No screens for at least an hour before sleep — this one’s hard, but it helps
• Finishing dinner 3 hours before bed so I’m not digesting too late
• Using my Shhh Silk pillowcase and sleep mask every single night - they calm my senses and help signal it’s time to switch off

These aren’t strict rules. They’re gentle rhythms that support me. When I treat sleep like something I prepare for, not just fall into, it changes everything.

What I Want You to Know

If your sleep has changed, you’re not alone.
And you’re not doing anything wrong.

Perimenopause brings real shifts, and sleep is often one of them. But instead of powering through it or ignoring the signs, I’ve found peace in listening. In adjusting. In giving my body what it needs without guilt.

Sleep won’t always be perfect. But it can still feel supported.

This brand, these rituals - they were created for this. For the women like me (like you) who just want to feel a little more rested, a little more connected, and a little more like themselves.

With love and honesty,
Olivia x