Caffeine has been shown to minimise the effects of sleep loss on performance and alertness. However, caffeine may also have negative repercussions for recovery sleep, particularly during the daytime. Finally, non-restorative sleep was associated with an interaction between increased caffeine … Read More
There is a controversy in professional sports today especially basketball. Some coaches are having their money making, fan dazzling superstars sit out a game or two to enable them to rest, recover and recuperate. This also helps those players who … Read More
I must confess that I chose not to say “no” or “not now” and regretted this decision. Why? Because I beat myself up at night and promised myself that I would never do that again. Free yourself from regret. Set … Read More
Troubling stuff happens. Our days are not always joyful. We often feel as if nothing went right. This is normal. This expected. Don’t fret about in the bed. Instead, talk about it with a trusted friend or family member. Clear … Read More
Joy cannot be bought. Joy cannot be borrowed. Joy arises from experiences. We create experiences in our lives. Or experiences find us if we are alert, open and receptive. Be sure to do something joyful each day. And when you … Read More
Fast. Efficient. Do more with less. Next move. Pause….value you by taking time to be alone. As you take this time, re-evaluate your goals. Commit to living your life aligned with your deep, internal goals not societal, work, family or … Read More
At a recent lecture I was giving, I spoke with an ED physician who told me that he can function as a physician by anchoring his sleep. What is anchor sleep? You simply make sure that you get X number … Read More
Some of us are back sleepers, others are side sleepers. While others are stomach sleepers. Yet, many of us rotate positions throughout the night. If you are a side sleep and want to lessen back pain, you may want to … Read More
Over the past week, I have had a wake up call to pay more attention to my body, mind and spirit. What? Acute back pain has gotten my attention. To lessen the pain while sleeping, I remember my orthopedic surgeon … Read More
Do you sleep better on vacation or on holiday? If you do, you’re not alone. Most of us do. Why? We allow ourselves to put sleep higher up on the list of our priorities. Sleep Tip #76: Treat every day … Read More
