Are you a woman who wakes up wishing she hadn’t? Do you bury your face in your pillow and sigh over the loss of dreamland, bracing yourself to face the day? If so, apparently you’re not alone. A recent international study found women tend to be grumpier in the morning than men, even after getting…
Prioritize that Beauty Sleep!
You might not care about your sleep—or at least you might not think you do. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” you may mutter to yourself as you sip your coffee morning, noon and night. But perhaps you do care about your physical appearance. (Let’s be honest: most of us do to some degree.) Believe it or…
Deep Breathing: How It Can Help You Fall Asleep
If you’ve ever done yoga, you know it feels pretty great. It strengthens your body and increases flexibility, helps you tune in and leave your busy life behind, improves range of motion and offers a great workout—all while helping you relax! Deep, intentional breathing is a big part of yoga practice. And now, one expert…
Why Sleep Trackers Can Be Helpful
“Why would I need a gadget to track my sleep?” you might ask. “I know if I’ve slept well or not!” It seems a logical thought. But research points to the reality that we don’t judge the quality of our rest as accurately as we might think. As the Huffington Post put it, “Whether you…
The Juicy Secrets of Good Sleepers
It’s no secret that sleep is important. But for far too many of the folks we meet in our stores each day, the path to getting enough quality sleep seems an unsolvable mystery. Are you one of them? Well, here’s the weird thing about sleep: it’s as basic—and as enjoyable—as eating, but people often think…
Why Successful Entrepreneurs Sleep More
A recent article in Entrepreneur magazine said it all—many entrepreneurs sleep less than they should. But that stereotypical sleep deprivation is a bad, bad thing that’s hopefully going away. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we know how tough it can be to build a successful business. There’s just so much to do and all of it is…
Get Better Sleep this Allergy Season
Spring is in the air and we want breathe it all in—the blossoming trees, the blooming flowers, the pollen….oh, the pollen. Yep- it’s that time of year again. So many of us are sniffling, wheezing, sneezing and just generally miserable—right at the time that the air is growing warmer and the birds are singing and…
For Better Sleep, Decorate Your Bedroom!
Did you know the color of your bedroom walls could be impacting your sleep? So could the lighting or the junk stuffed under your bed or any clutter on your nightstand. Surprised? Well, yeah, once you close your eyes you don’t see those things anymore so it seems implausible. But experts say the layout of…
Sleep Your Way to a Better Sex Life
The connection between romance and sleep is a familiar one. Think Sleeping Beauty, “beauty sleep,” Snow White, the Princess and the Pea… But apparently this connection isn’t just the stuff of fairy tales. According to a new study, sleep and romance are linked in a very clear way for women—no wicked witches or tiny green…
How Sleep Helps Work-Life Balance
Looking for ways to navigate that tricky relationship between your work and the rest of your life? Well, certainly it’s a lot harder to compartmentalize than it used to be. We come home and our phones, tablets and laptops come with us. Plus, more and more people are working flexible hours or working from home…