The ONE thing that can help achieve almost any New Year’s resolution It’s New Year’s resolution time, once again and you may be feeling inspired to set goals and make lifestyle changes towards the things important to you and the life you want. First the bad news: most people fail in the first few weeks, if […]
Top Gifts For Better Sleep Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for someone whose sleep feels more elusive than a Christmas miracle? As someone who has weathered the relentless storm of insomnia, and now works as a therapist specializing in sleep disorders, I wish I knew then what I know […]
Back to school, back to sleep struggles? Are you battling to get your teen to turn off their devices and get to sleep on time? The transition from carefree summer days to the structure of the school year can be a tough adjustment for many youths. As the excitement of a new academic […]
Absolutely… NOT… I am not perfect; I am not infallible, unflappable or stoic; I lack confidence and have fragile self-esteem; I am indecisive and can procrastinate as much, if not more than anyone else; I am not always calm, carefree, and happy; I do not have a life which is free from stress, anxiety or […]
13 Cool Sleep Tips to Beat the Summer Heat I don’t know about you, but these hot summer nights are not great for my sleep. While summer might bring sunny days, beach outings, and picnics, it also means challenges when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. As temperatures soar, falling and staying asleep […]
Top 10 Vacation Sleep Hacks If you’ve you ever thought, “What if I can’t sleep on my vacation?!!”, you’re not alone. This is one of the most frequent questions I’m asked at this time of year. And if you’re no stranger to insomnia, your worries might sound something like this: I always have insomnia when […]
Better Sleep for Shift Workers If you’re a shift worker – or know someone who is – you probably already know how bad it can be for sleep. Studies find that 10% to 38% of shift workers are struggling with insomnia. Some research even predicts as high as 74%, depending on the industry! And quality […]
Michael Jackson’s Death Saved My Life While watching Michael Jackson’s This is It on Netflix recently, I was transported back to that June 2009 day in the dentist’s chair, when my dentist stopped to turn up the radio, and everyone gathered around, shocked to hear of Michael Jackson’s death. I was later horrified to […]
How Quality Sleep Can Transform Your Social Life Our recent Valentine’s Day post revealed how sleep deprivation impacts relationships. But you’d be surprised at the significant impact insomnia can also have on friendships and even finding love. Quality sleep could improve your social life and may help you find that special someone! UC Berkeley […]
End Daylight Savings Time For Sleep’s Sake For more than a century, Daylight Savings Time (DST) has been an integral part of the lives of people across the globe. Twice a year, approximately 70 countries set their clocks forward or back by one hour to make better use of natural daylight and conserve energy. However, […]
