Get creative and express yourself during the day
on October 17, 2017
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Sleep Tip #290: Get creative and express yourself during the day…to calm yourself during the night.
De-stress with a thankful list!
on October 5, 2017
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Would you rather end the day reflecting up all the good things that happened or all the bad things, disappointments and complaints? If you want to fall asleep faster, then CHOOSE to focus on the good things…even the small things … Read More
Get Some Pleasure
on August 19, 2017
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Even during rough, frightening and traumatic times, getting even a little bit of pleasure makes a positive difference. If you enjoy music, then listen to music. If you like a cup of hot coffee, then drink a cup. If you … Read More
Savor the moment to sleep better.
on July 8, 2017
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Savoring is a form of positive repetitive thought characterized by attendance to positive affective experiences. Savoring has three categories: Anticipating (something upbeat) Savoring the moment Reminiscing not ruminating Psychological researchers are discovering that the more you savor, the better you sleep. … Read More
Reminisce…don’t ruminate to sleep better.
on June 25, 2017
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To reminisce is to recall the past. To ruminate to go over and over the same stuff. To reminisce is also to put a positive spin on looking back. To ruminate is to put a stressful spin on repeating thoughts. … Read More
Take a long vacation to enhance how long and how well your sleep.
on June 23, 2017
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Do you take short or long vacations? Or…no vacation. Most of us find that our sleep habits change during a vacation. In a study published in the Journal of Happiness, it was found that individuals who took a long vacation … Read More
Turn on a podcast to unwind before sleeping.
on June 11, 2017
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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
Find a happy.
on June 4, 2017
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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
Did you do something that brought you joy today?
on March 19, 2017
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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