How to give your sleep a reset in the New Year - and why it can help you hit your goals

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New Year's resolutions are the talk of the town now that we have finally arrived in 2025. Whether it's ditching the booze, exercising more, or reaching a work goal, there is one thing that'll help them all - a good night's sleep.Being well rested will improve whatever you have going on in your personal and professional life.

In fact, there's little in life that doesn't benefit from some good shut eye, and there is no better time for a sleep reset than 2025.Dr Kat Lederle, sleep and circadian rhythm specialist at The London General Practice, agrees.

The expert believes that even if you have "the best diet in the world" your hard work will count for nothing "if your sleep quality is poor".“I always compare sleep to the foundation of a house, not just a wall," Dr Lederle said. "And that is because your physical and mental health, your performance, your ability to deal with stress, they all depend on sleep...“Sleep, and in particular deep sleep, are helpful for consolidating intentions and for realising them.”So, how do you kickstart your sleep to see greater success in the next 12 months? Know your needs If you want to give your sleep a new year reset, it’s a good idea to think about what’s going to work best for you.

The optimal bedtime and wake time might not be the same for everybody. Whether you're a late-night reveller or an early riser might come into it, but jobs, health, and family set-ups play a massive part, too.“Find out what your sleep needs are – how much sleep you need and at what time.