If there is no other way around taking the night shift, taking a 90-minute nap before your shift can help you stay awake and be more alert. It is also beneficial to take a short nap during break time—about 15 … Read More

If you rotate shifts in your job, you may want to ask your boss for a clockwise rather than a counter-clockwise rotation. What is a clockwise rotation? You work the morning shift, then the afternoon shift, and then the evening … Read More

Your company may have a worksite wellness program, an employee engagement program, a fitness facility, an EAP, and even a nap room but if you don’t get the 7-9 hours of continuous sleep that most adults need, then all that … Read More

A larger number and percentage of companies are implementing employee suggestion programs. These programs are now largely electronic not boxes as in the old days. What can you suggest to improve the bottom line? Make sleep a priority. Get real … Read More

The squeaky wheel gets the oil. If you don’t complain about how your crazy work schedule is making your crazy, sleepy, less productive and unhealthy, then your boss and your company may not give a damn. Sorry. You have got … Read More

The Atlanta Braves set up a sleep room for their players. Owners, general managers and coach recognize that sleep is critical for high performance in baseball, It is also essential for high performance in most occupations. Are your owners, managers, … Read More

Naps are good for you. Naps are restorative. Naps are not just for little kids anymore. Progressive workplaces and trusting, informed bosses are saying “yes” to naps. Why? Performance improves. In a Seinfeld episode, George decided to take a nap. … Read More

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

Bullying does not end at school. Bullies often do well in school and end up in the workplace. The targets of workplace bullying suffer a lot of physical, psychological and career harm. They also suffer from sleep disturbances. If you … Read More

Many of us are stuck or seeming stuck in jobs or careers that are not good for us. They add to our negative energy, stressed out feelings, sad moods, and rob of us a great night sleep. Before automatically saying, … Read More