When you think of fast food? Most will think…quick, convenient, cheap, sugary, fatty, salty, and TASTY!!! Fast food is good. But fast food = slow sleep. Substitute fast food with healthier options if your goal is to fall asleep fast … Read More
You may know that sleep and productivity experts have warned about the sleep disrupting effects of blue light from your smartphone. What can you do if you can’t fall asleep in complete silence? Don’t turn on the TV. Don’t turn … Read More
I love to travel…to places, real or imagined, that promote a sense of calm. Don’t travel back to unpleasant or stressful things that happened throughout the day. Reflection is good but obsessing/worrying about the past is not healthy. And time … Read More
Caffeine is not the only stimulant but it is a stimulant. Caffeine is hidden in soda. Red Bull, coffee, tea, and even chocolate. Sleep Tip #160: Avoid stimulants pats mid-day.
Mindfulness is simply being present. When you are present, you are aware of the here and now. The future and the past are off in the distance. Scientists tell us that mindfulness is linked to recovery and promotes sleep quality. … Read More
Honey was used to induce sleeps thousands of years ago. Honey promotes relaxation and helps ease you to sleep. The magic ingredient may be Tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. Honey is one source of Tryptophan. Sleep Tip #157: … Read More
Would you ever think that trying to stay awake may help you fall asleep? This is paradoxical yet researchers say it works for some folks. Watch this video which talks about this sleep tip and more. Sleep Tip #156: Try … Read More
Find a happy. What does that mean? The sleep-mood connection is strong. Great sleep can improve your mood. And a bad mood can disrupt your sleep. Take these two steps before going to bed: Reflect on all the things that … Read More
A warm bath before bedtime is not only calming and relaxing but it also may induce sleep. The key is to make sure that you go to be very soon after taking a warm bath. Sleep Tip #154: Take a … Read More
The reality is that most of us, including me, don’t like to do what others want us to do. If others are saying you need to improve your sleep life. The almost automatic response is an immediate turn off. Psychologists … Read More
