My Sleep Protocol — What Erling Haaland and I Have in Common
My Sleep Protocol — What Erling Haaland and I Have in Common
As I mentioned in my pinned Instagram video, I take my evening protocol seriously. No matter how demanding life becomes, I believe the quality of my days begins with the quality of my nights.
When I recently learned more about Norway’s football superstar, Erling Haaland, I smiled because we surprisingly share a similar philosophy: sleep is one of the greatest performance tools we have.
His extraordinary genetics certainly play a role in his success, but they aren’t the whole story. Haaland has openly spoken about treating sleep like a superpower, saying:
“Sleep is the most important thing in the world.”
Some of the habits he has shared include:
• Wearing blue-light-blocking glasses before bed.
• Limiting wireless signals in his sleeping environment.
• Mouth taping at night to encourage nasal breathing.
Reading about his routine reminded me why I remain so disciplined with my own.
I’ve noticed that whenever my circadian rhythm becomes disrupted, everything else follows. My energy drops, my stress increases, and it becomes much harder to stay consistent with the habits that keep me feeling my best.
For me, stress isn’t just caused by work—it’s caused by distractions. When my schedule gets thrown off, I have less time to meditate, prepare nourishing meals, take my supplements, exercise, visit my chiropractor, schedule my monthly IV therapy and hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and most importantly, protect my sleep.
People often ask what I do before bed, so here’s my current nighttime routine.
I changed most of the lighting in my home.
I replaced many of my lights with incandescent bulbs because I personally find their warm glow much more relaxing in the evening. I try to reduce bright, blue-rich lighting at night so my body can naturally prepare for sleep.
I turn off my Wi-Fi before bed.
Every evening I switch off the Wi-Fi throughout my home. For me, it’s less about perfection and more about creating an intentional environment with fewer digital distractions. It also encourages me to disconnect from screens and makes my bedroom feel noticeably more peaceful.
I shower before bed and keep my bedroom cool.
A warm shower followed by a bedroom temperature around 67°F (19°C) works beautifully for me. The combination helps my body naturally cool afterward, signaling that it’s time to sleep. I find I fall asleep faster and wake up feeling much more restored.
My evening supplements.
After my shower, I take New Chapter Magnesium with selenium and zinc. It contains magnesium bisglycinate and sea-sourced magnesium, which I find gentle on my stomach. The added selenium and zinc are a nice bonus for overall wellness and recovery.
I also take a nighttime herbal sleep supplement containing valerian root, hops, skullcap, passionflower, chamomile, California poppy, and 3 mg of melatonin.
Normally, I don’t reach for melatonin on its own, but this particular combination has worked well for me and helps me fall asleep more easily while supporting a consistent bedtime routine.
Mouth taping.
About two months ago I began mouth taping while I sleep, and for me it has been a game changer.
I use the Vita Masques pink mouth tape, which is infused with hyaluronic acid and peptides and has a small breathing vent in the center. It stays on comfortably throughout the night, and I’ve been able to find it at many Target stores.
Creating a sleep sanctuary.
I also sleep with:
• A 100% silk eye mask.
• A goose-down duvet.
• High-thread-count 100% cotton sheets (although I also love linen).
• Blackout curtains.
All of these little details help create an environment where I can truly rest.
As a cancer survivor and someone running a demanding business, restorative sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s part of my foundation. It helps me stay mentally sharp, physically resilient, and ready for whatever the next day brings.
None of us can eliminate stress completely, but we can build routines that help us recover from it.
I hope sharing my nighttime protocol inspires you to create one that works for your own life. I’d love to hear what your favorite bedtime rituals are.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at wendy@wendyglez.com.
***THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR REGULATED BY THE FDA. WE ARE NOT DOCTORS, THEREFORE ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR FIRST.