Self monitoring is an important skill to change any behavior. Yet, self monitoring alone rarely drives the desired change. If you own a tracker such as Fitbit or Jawbone, I want to thank you for beginning your journey. If you … Read More
Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It is available in all types of food and drinks…not just coffee, tea and chocolate. People love the taste and the performance boosting effects. As you age, you are … Read More
Doctors recommend that to stay healthy you should know your numbers. What do they mean? They mean your blood pressure, your sugar level, and your cholesterol level. What about sleep health? The advice is the same. Know your numbers. Below … Read More
Does your workplace have a policy on sleep? Does your boss model great sleeping behaviors? Are you fearful how your boss will react if you don’t respond to your boss’s email at 2 in the morning? Sleep Tip #61: Partner … Read More
Knowing when to go to bed is essential to getting your recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night. How does it work? If you want to get up at 6am, then simply count backwards 7-9 hours. This would be 10-11pm … Read More
You probably did not know that if you sit up in the bed after waking up in the middle of the night that your heart beat will beat faster. Ideally, your heart beat needs to be lower than 60 to … Read More
The more you now about sleep, the better you may sleep. Knowledge is power. To learn more about sleep, visit the National Sleep Foundation site. Sleep Tip #58: Sleep knowledge is power.
There are few quick fixes in life. This holds true for the relationship between exercise and sleep. Regular exercise is good for sleep. You also know that if you don’t sleep well that it is more challenging to exercise … Read More
Bright light in the middle of the night can reset your biological clock. If you use the bathroom at night, use a night light near the floor. Shining a bright light in your eyes will cause you to awaken. Sleep … Read More
Many across the globe, including myself, seem to be suffering from psychologists are naming “election stress disorder.” The key is to unplug from the media. One of my good friends offered me some great advice, “Marty, stop watching … Read More
