Stories
A woman waking rested in a hotel bedroom looking out at a quiet landscape

Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About Sleep Tourism

Hotels are now selling rest as a destination. What that says about how tired we've all become.
A couple settled in bed at nine in the evening, city windows glowing beyond

The Rise of the 9pm Lifestyle

Going to bed early stopped being something people apologised for and became something they post about. What changed?
A woman sitting cross-legged on her made bed with her eyes closed

Why Wellness Moved From the Gym to the Bedroom

For a decade the aspirational room in the house was the kitchen, then the home office. It is becoming the bedroom.
A woman making her bed with almost excessive precision very early in the morning

Is the "That Girl" Morning Routine Actually Helping?

Up at five, journal, matcha, gym, all before eight. Some of it is genuinely good advice. One part of it is quietly harmful.
A woman in bed surrounded by too many sleep aids, more anxious than rested

Sleepmaxxing, and Where It Goes Wrong

Optimising sleep has become a competitive sport online. Some of it is sensible. One popular practice deserves a warning.
A man asleep at his desk as cold dawn rises behind him, the lamp still on

The Quiet Death of the All-Nighter

It used to be a badge. Now, in most offices, admitting to one is closer to an admission of poor planning.
A woman sitting alone on a bare mattress in an otherwise empty room

When Did Mattresses Become a Personality?

A decade ago you bought a mattress in a shop from a man in a tie. Then something strange happened to the category.
A woman pushing a silk sleep mask up onto her forehead as she wakes

Five Sleep Trends We're Not Doing

A sleep company declining to endorse five popular sleep practices. Read it with that in mind.
A woman waking as a wide amber glow rises from a round light on the nightstand

Why Everyone Suddenly Owns a Sunrise Alarm

A niche device for people with seasonal depression became a mainstream object. The reason is mostly geographic.
A man asleep upright in a reclined office chair in an empty meeting room

The Nap Pod and Other Corporate Apologies

When a company installs somewhere to sleep at the office, it is worth asking why anyone needs to.
A woman reaching to switch off her bedside lamp earlier than she used to

The Return of the Early Night

Restaurants are seating earlier, clubs are closing, and the last train is emptier. Something is happening to the evening.