Sarah Gorden is a resilient and fast soccer defender. So when it’s time for her to recharge, she’s just as adamant about getting her rest. But the Chicago native doesn’t simply fall into her spacious bed and its lights out. Instead, the 31-year-old professional athlete has a few rules she abides by.
With such a demanding job–training, traveling for games, and being away from her son–some may wonder if she’s operating on five or six hours or if she’s getting rest at all. News flash, Sarah Gorden is sleeping like a baby.
Gorden partnered with Mattress Firm and Complex to tackle some rapid-fire questions about sleep and her responses may seem controversial to some. Does she eat snacks in bed? How does she feel about doom scrolling before lights out?
See if you and Sarah Gorden share the same sleep icks and picks. You never know. You might surprise yourself.