Even when you love where you work as much as we do, the days we take off to rest are sacred. We often speak of the importance of getting good rest at night, but one thing we also believe in is the importance of taking a couple of days to rest throughout the week. We…
Category: How to Sleep Better
Why Sleep Hot?
Want to know one of the top reasons our sleep cycles are interrupted throughout the night? We get too hot. Sleeping hot goes against our nature. In the moments before we fall asleep each night, our body temperature actually drops by a few degrees to induce deep sleep. If we are getting hot during our…
Don’t Love Hip Pain?
Don’t love hip pain? We don’t either. In fact, we spend most of our days combating aches and pains in our communities. A recent survey from the National Health Institute reports that there are still over 25 million Americans who have suffered from bodily aches and pains every single day for the past three months. The…
Getting Better Rest on Vacation
Vacations are supposed to be restful, right? You don’t have to be at work. Most people don’t even have to set an alarm clock while they’re on vacation. You have long, peaceful days to spend in the location of your choice, whether you’re lounging on the beach, hanging out by a lake, or taking the…
Work Night Shift? It’s Still Possible to Get Good Sleep
There are many reasons why you might be working on the night shift. You might not have any choice, or you might like the higher pay that many night shift employees can enjoy. It might work better with your schedule — such as with child care — or you might just enjoy being able to work…
Do You Need to Nap or Do You Need to Sleep?
We all know that sleep is vital for keeping our bodies and minds operating at their full capacity, but sometimes you just can’t fit in a full night’s sleep. New parents are especially prone to restless nights of sleep, often only catching an hour or two (if they’re lucky) at a time rather than the recommended 7-8…
Sleeping Techniques to Help You Sleep Like a Baby
Trying hard to sleep again? You stare, you dare, you whine, you pine, but sleep sits silent, aloof, beyond your grasp. Been there? If you’re having a hard time falling asleep, you’re certainly not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that 50 to 70 million American adults have some form of sleep difficulty.…
The Function of Alarm Clocks in Achieving Your Best Sleep
Are you a morning person that jumps out of bed at the first light of the new day? Or do you struggle to wake up to an alarm every morning? It’s hard to find a house nowadays that doesn’t have some type of alarm clock. But do these devices truly help us get a better…
How to Use the Right Relaxation Techniques for a Good Night’s Sleep
Relaxation is a challenge for many people. Lying in bed, wide awake, thinking about life’s little nuances leads to exhaustion and reduced production the next day. Many people find themselves lying awake at night, worried over family, work, money, relationships, or health. It’s difficult to get to sleep when these worries take over the brain, however, nearly…
The Best Part of the Day: How to Take Better Naps!
Taking naps can be a great way to rest and recharge during the day, but not all naps are created equally. Some forms of napping can affect your nighttime sleeping patterns, and some can leave you feeling more tired than you were when you first laid down! Luckily, there are steps that you can take so that…