Many years ago, Auntie Mary J. Blige conveyed to us in one of her timeless hits, “sleep don’t come easy,” and she was absolutely right.

Rest is the radical act of resistance that our bodies and souls are urging us to indulge in. This is the ultimate demonstration of truly loving who we are at our core. I urge you to now embody the truth that rest is not a luxury but a necessity for your life.

While it is recommended that adults average between seven to nine hours of sleep per night, according to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults are not getting enough sleep.

Beauty

In the 'About Us' section it explained the origin of the idea, "During her pregnancy with twin girls, Sarah was required to go on bed rest - allowing her time to grow the idea of silk sleepwear for hair. She was inspired by the delicate benefits of this luxurious fabric along with the rich history of hair wrapping."

We see naps as things to be fought off, overcome, ignored, powered through…But maybe we should see them differently.

Make slight adjustments to the way you sleep, and what you do before you call it a night, to help with night sweats.

A study soon to be published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that co-sleeping, or parents sharing a bed with their infants, has been on the rise since 1993, especially among black and Latino families.

Start things off right with these important morning tasks to help you fully take control of your day

It might be a way to avoid commitment conversations.

Sleep habits may be an underlying cause in Black health problems