What Steven Bartlett Taught Me About Sleep (And Why It Starts with Your Blinds)
I Didn’t Expect a Conversation About Sleep.
Spending a day with Steven Bartlett is exactly what you think it’d be energising, full of insight, and fast-paced. He’s someone who always seems to be in motion. Creating. Building. Interviewing the world's most successful minds.
So when he was asked, “What’s the one thing you never compromise on?” I was bracing for something intense.
Ice baths?
Daily workouts?
Some kind of futuristic productivity hack?
Instead, he said this:
“My #1 non-negotiable—every single day—is getting a great night’s sleep.”
Not a fancy diet.
Not breathwork.
Not even journaling.
Sleep.
It caught me off guard. And yet, it made total sense.
The One Habit Most of Us Still Undervalue
The more I thought about it, the more it stuck.
Because even though we say we value sleep, most of us treat it like an afterthought. A leftover. We crash into bed, scroll, and hope for the best.
But the science is clear and getting clearer every year.
A recent study from the University of Cardiff confirmed what many high-performers already know:
The darker your bedroom, the better your sleep quality, depth, and duration.
Why? Because even a small amount of light can:
- delay the time it takes to fall asleep
- increase how often you wake up during the night
- reduce the restorative power of your sleep
It’s not just about comfort. It’s about hormones. Specifically: melatonin, your body’s natural signal that it’s time to wind down. And artificial light (from street lamps, phones, hallway LEDs) disrupts it, big time.
So Where Do Blinds Fit In?
Now, we’re not a wellness brand. We don’t sell sleep trackers or lavender sprays.
But we do help people control the light in their homes. And when it comes to your bedroom, that can make all the difference.
Enter: Cellular blackout blinds.
They’ve quietly become one of our customers’ favourite upgrades. And here’s why:
- ✅ Total light control — honeycomb structure + blackout fabric = no glow, no gaps
- ✅ Thermal insulation — helps regulate bedroom temperature year-round
- ✅ Low profile, high function — clean look, no bulky drapes
- ✅ Especially good for: shift workers, light-sensitive kids, or anyone tired of being woken up by early sunrises
No, You Won’t Magically Become Steven Bartlett
But if you’re someone who wants to wake up more clear-headed, more present, and less exhausted, it starts with your environment.
It starts with getting serious about your sleep—just like Steven is.
And it might just start with a better blind.
Because sometimes, the smartest thing you can do for your well-being…
is to simply turn off the lights properly.
