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
The first week after Daylight Savings Time has many effects including a drain on life satisfaction. To counteract that effect, focus on the small things in life. Allow yourself to enjoy little things such as a warm cup of coffee, … Read More
Educate yourself about sleep. There a growing number of books ranging from more academic books to almost books of creative nonfiction Sleep Tip #73: Educate yourself about sleep by reading a great book on sleep.
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
Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art. Benefits include defense, greater mobility, and better sleep. Sleep Tip #35: Practice Tai Chi Chuan for better mobility and better sleep.
My father is in hospice. I visited him at hospice for a few days and then had to return home. I knew this may be the last time with him. I paused. I let him know how much I care. … Read More
As a teenager, I learned a valuable lesson. What? Hang out with folks who show they care about you. Do others in your life care about you and your sleep life? They should. The quality of your life depends … Read More
Not getting enough sleep is not a badge of honor. Challenge yourself to stop bragging about how much sleep you do not get. Research shows that not getting enough sleep has a negative impact on work and school performance. … Read More
If you can’t follow the first two steps, then move to the third step. Schedule a time to unplug by setting an alarm or some other cue. Turn on the “Do Not Disturb” functionality. The third step is to kick … Read More
Tragedies…both natural and man-made are disturbing. Horrific events occur from time to time in our lives. It’s natural to feel very strong emotions. These intense emotions may even make it difficult to go to sleep or stay asleep. This is … Read More
