{"id":39722,"date":"2024-04-19T20:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T20:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/?p=39722"},"modified":"2025-11-21T19:28:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T19:28:59","slug":"how-to-unlock-your-superpower","status":"publish","type":"leadership_article","link":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/articles\/how-to-unlock-your-superpower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unlock Your Superpower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Ron Rudzin, CEO & Founder of Saatva<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During my four decades in business, I’ve probably read every book that could possibly motivate or inspire me as a businessperson. But 14 years ago, when I started a mattress company, my perspective on what you really need to be an effective leader changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I began reading about sleep and its role in physical and mental performance. I consumed dozens, if not hundreds, of books and articles on the subject. What I learned not only helped me build my company, it also had a profound impact on every aspect of my personal and professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know intuitively that sleep is important, but when you take a closer look at the data, you can quickly see its staggering power. Sleep plays a critical role in mood, metabolism, learning, immune function, and countless aspects of general health and wellness<\/a>. When we don\u2019t get enough, we\u2019re more likely to make bad decisions, experience depression, get into accidents, and suffer from chronic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have a good night\u2019s sleep, you think better, you feel better, and you perform better. To be fully refreshed is nothing short of a superpower. Here\u2019s how to unlock it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of sleep as an activity. <\/strong>Whether you\u2019re going to a Pilates class, playing a game of pickup basketball, or just taking a walk, you prepare for it. You stretch your Achilles, put on the proper footwear, and plan your route. Sleep is no different. You can\u2019t just flop down on the bed or sofa and expect to get quality sleep. You have to approach it as you would any other activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commit to a routine.<\/strong> Personally, I have a very specific pre-sleep ritual that I do every night: I turn down the temperature in the bedroom, I wear the right pajamas, and I smooth out my sheets (made from breathable cotton of course). I turn off my electronic devices and make sure the room is extremely dark. I like to sleep with my left leg slightly propped up on a pillow. Others might turn on a white noise machine or do a 10-minute meditation to relax. Everyone has their own needs. The important thing is to be cognizant of the difference between just \u201cgoing to sleep\u201d and actively setting yourself up for the best possible night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan for tomorrow. <\/strong>Everyone\u2019s days are long, balancing obligations can be hard, and raising kids or competing in the business world is demanding. It\u2019s no wonder most of us are exhausted at the end of the day. But preparing the night before is a great way to set yourself up for success and get motivated for the day to come. Taking a more mindful approach to sleep has made me more creative, more energetic, and more focused\u2014not to mention a nicer person to be around. If it\u2019s done all that for me, I\u2019m confident it can do the same for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Need some help to get started? Check out these sleep tips from Saatva\u2019s blog<\/a>.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article has been reposted on LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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