Thinking happy thoughts can make you fly—at least Peter Pan would say so. But where do those happy thoughts come from? Well, recent research suggests, maybe sleep! More precisely, the time you hit the hay and the amount of sleep you get overall can impact the amount of negative thoughts, fear and anxiety you have. People…
Category: How to Sleep Better
Sleep-Deprived Americans & What to Do About It
Apparently it’s even worse than we thought. As a recent CBS News report put it, our nation is “severely sleep-deprived.” Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that a third of Americans aren’t getting at least seven hours of sleep per night, the minimal amount recommended for adults by most experts. A…
How to get the best sleep for learning
So we learned something new this week. Did you know that the times you go to bed and wake up can have different impacts on how well you perform on tests, musical performances or sports? If you’re prepping for an exam, working on your Klingon language fluency to impress everyone at parties, or seeking to…
Want to Get Ahead? Sleep!
Think sleep deprivation and gallons of coffee are required for becoming a high-powered, “successful” leader or executive? Think again. Research continues to point to the importance of a full night’s sleep for top productivity and career success. Now, new research even concludes that sleep literally pays off in money earned. The Wall Street Journal reported…
Why Sleeping Too Much Makes You Tired
We’re always hearing about “not enough” sleep. It’s part of our culture and—for many of us—daily life. We’ve certainly harped on that topic a lot on this blog, and for good reason: Lack of sleep has been linked to all kinds of biological, mental and emotional health problems. But what happens when you get too…
Trouble Sleeping? Your Phone Might Be A Culprit
Do you have separation anxiety from your phone? Many people do. After all, it’s not just a game show term now—our phones really are our lifelines these days. They hold our schedules, GPS directions, emails, reminders, photos and videos, and contact info for everyone we care about. It’s hard to believe anyone actually lived without…
Say No to Lower Back Pain
There is nothing more frustrating than an aching back. Back pain makes it hard to relax and get comfortable enough to sleep. If you have a bad mattress, it gets harder. And worse, the wrong mattress can make back pain unbearable. It all begins with the mattress, my friends. What Kind of Mattress Should I…
The New Sleep Aid Device Buzz
Many Americans have trouble sleeping. In fact, according to Forbes, 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and frequent sleep problems that can significantly deteriorate their health, alertness and safety. But what if, instead of those pills people pop to help them sleep, there was a gadget that could help? Well, modern…
What Does Your Sleep Position Say About You? A Lot.
At the end of a long day when you snuggle down into the Land of Nod, are you on your side, back or stomach? All curled up in the fetal position? Arms spread wide to say, “I’m King of the Bed?” Apparently, the way you sleep says a lot about you. First, sleeping in the…
How to Totally Mess Up Your Sleep
Sleeping so well you just can’t handle it? Yeah, we have that problem all the time. So we decided to provide some surefire ways to remedy it. In all seriousness, we’ve learned from the School of Hard Knocks that you can take lots of steps to improve sleep but if you’re committing the following sleep…