About this session
Sleep affects far more than how tired someone feels the next morning.
It supports cardiovascular regulation, energy, mood, appetite and the everyday decisions that shape heart health, yet working patterns, caring responsibilities, stress, caffeine, screens and irregular routines can make consistent rest difficult.
This session brings sleep guidance into the realities of working life.
Participants examine the different parts of healthy sleep, discover what may be disrupting their recovery and build a practical routine using light, movement, food, caffeine, evening transitions and workplace support.
The goal is not a perfect night every night, but a flexible approach that helps the body recover more consistently and makes it easier to recognize when persistent difficulties require professional attention.
What your people take away
- Understand why sleep belongs in heart health
- Learn the main dimensions of healthy sleep
- Recognize workplace and lifestyle influences
- Use caffeine and light more strategically
- Build a realistic wind-down routine
- Know when persistent problems need professional support
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: What Your Heart Needs From SleepA focused 30-minute session on three key points from What Your Heart Needs From Sleep: see sleep as active recovery, look beyond the number of hours and recognize what gets in the way.
- See sleep as active recovery
- Look beyond the number of hours
- Recognize what gets in the way
Covers 3 of 4 points in What Your Heart Needs From Sleep.
60 minutes
Covers 1 of 4 parts: What Your Heart Needs From Sleep.
90 minutes
Covers 2 of 4 parts: What Your Heart Needs From Sleep and Work Out What Is Disrupting Your Recovery.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: What Your Heart Needs From Sleep, Work Out What Is Disrupting Your Recovery and Build an Evening That Helps You Switch Off.
Full day
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
What Your Heart Needs From Sleep
Every length- See sleep as active recoverySleep gives the body time to regulate processes connected with heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, mood and physical recovery.
- Look beyond the number of hoursHealthy sleep includes duration, quality, timing, regularity and how well someone functions during the day.
- Recognize what gets in the wayLate meetings, long commutes, night shifts, caring duties, financial worries, noisy environments and unfinished work can all reduce the opportunity to recover.
- Know when sleep needs more attentionOccasional disrupted nights are common, but persistent insomnia, significant daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, breathing interruptions or ongoing difficulty functioning deserve further attention.
Work Out What Is Disrupting Your Recovery
90 minutes and longer- Use light to support the body clockMorning and daytime light can help signal wakefulness, while bright light late in the evening may delay the transition toward sleep for some people.
- Make caffeine work for youCoffee, tea, energy drinks and some soft drinks can remain in the body long after the immediate boost has faded.
- Understand food and alcohol timingHeavy late meals, going to bed hungry or using alcohol to unwind may all affect comfort and sleep quality in different ways.
- Clear the mental carryoverUnfinished tasks, difficult conversations and tomorrow's responsibilities often become louder once the working day becomes quiet.
Build an Evening That Helps You Switch Off
3 hours and longer- Design a short wind-down sequenceA wind-down routine creates a bridge between an active day and the attempt to sleep.
- Create a kinder digital endingLate messages, endless scrolling and "just one more email" can keep attention connected to work or stimulation long after the day should have ended.
- Prepare the sleep environmentTemperature, noise, light, bedding and interruptions can influence whether the bedroom supports rest or keeps the body alert.
- Support tomorrow before bedA calmer morning often begins with a small amount of preparation the night before.
Keep Recovery Going Through Busy and Disrupted Weeks
Full day only- Create a minimum recovery routineSome evenings will not allow for a full routine, particularly after travel, overtime, social events or family disruption.
- Strengthen the daytime foundationsRecovery is shaped by what happens throughout the day as well as during the final hour before sleep.
- Adapt around shifts and caring responsibilitiesPeople working nights, rotating schedules or unpredictable hours may need different recovery strategies from those following a regular daytime routine.
- Ask for the support the situation requiresPersistent fatigue may be connected to workload, scheduling, insufficient recovery time or a health concern rather than a weak bedtime routine.
Who it’s for
- Employees looking for accessible, practical heart-health education
- Virtual, hybrid, onsite, frontline and shift-working teams
- Workplace wellbeing programs focused on prevention and everyday action
- Organizations seeking presentation-led and workshop-compatible delivery
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Sleep and Your Heart: Build a Better Recovery Routine
How long is Sleep and Your Heart: Build a Better Recovery Routine?
Sleep and Your Heart: Build a Better Recovery Routine runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from What Your Heart Needs From Sleep: see sleep as active recovery, look beyond the number of hours and recognize what gets in the way. A 60-minute session covers What Your Heart Needs From Sleep in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Work Out What Is Disrupting Your Recovery. A 3-hour session adds Build an Evening That Helps You Switch Off. A full-day session adds Keep Recovery Going Through Busy and Disrupted Weeks.
Can Sleep and Your Heart: Build a Better Recovery Routine be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Sleep and Your Heart: Build a Better Recovery Routine?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Sleep and Your Heart: Build a Better Recovery Routine to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.