After a year of quarantine, I’m pretty used to feeling stressed out. Being bored and anxious is the new normal. It’s exhausting. But I want to be able to get 8 hours sleep, even if I’m deep into a worry cycle. Insomnia sucks. And it sucks worse when your insomnia gives you more hours to fret. But I refuse to be a worried, sleep deprived mess. I really appreciate getting 8 hours sleep. … [Read more...] about How I Get 8 Hours Sleep When I’m Anxious
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Nightly Wind Down Activities for Adults
When you have kids, you know you need to get them to calm as bedtime approaches. But we place less emphasis on wind down activities for adults. Which is too bad. We adults need them just like the little guys do. So today I’m talking about wind down activities for those of us who get to choose our own bedtime. Those of us who might be pushing ourselves from the time the morning alarm rings until … [Read more...] about Nightly Wind Down Activities for Adults
Peaceful Nighttime Routine to Let Go of Stress Immediately
Here’s my typical evening: I weave my way through congested streets and angry drivers. I come home to a house of hungry animals. And I use the little energy left after feeding and walking them to put together a healthy dinner. When I finally sit down, I have no energy. And this is right around the time I could use a peaceful nighttime routine to let go of stress from my day. Life is super … [Read more...] about Peaceful Nighttime Routine to Let Go of Stress Immediately
My 5 Favorite Accessories For The Most Rejuvenating Sleep
Life isn’t as sweet when you’re sleep deprived. It’s impossible to drag your bleary eyed self through all the challenges of a normal day. You feel off from the moment you get out of bed. And that’s why I love these 5 accessories for great sleep. When I used to think of getting a good night’s sleep, I would focus on things like cutting back on caffeine. I never thought of sleep accessories. But … [Read more...] about My 5 Favorite Accessories For The Most Rejuvenating Sleep
Better Sleep With A Weighted Blanket? Here’s My Experience
The first time I tried a weighted blanket was at the beginning of this year. During a hypnotherapy session, I was given the weighted blanket to help with relaxation. Until that point, I didn’t even know this was a thing. I was intrigued, to say the least. What is a weighted blanket? If you’re unfamiliar, a weighted blanket is a blanket that’s heavy. Like, really heavy. Lying under one … [Read more...] about Better Sleep With A Weighted Blanket? Here’s My Experience
The Sleep Deprivation/Weight Loss Connection
So, you’re on a weight loss crusade. And you’ve decided that you’ll do whatever it takes to get into the best shape of your life. See, you’ve been reading up on the clinical literature about weight loss. And you know what to do and what to avoid. You’ve studied the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and you know that dramatic caloric restriction is likely a terrible idea. You’ve also come to … [Read more...] about The Sleep Deprivation/Weight Loss Connection
Beyond Diet & Exercise: The Secret to Weight Control
Diet and exercise are the secret to weight control. But are they really? It only makes sense that the fewer calories you eat and the more you burn, the more weight you'll lose. However, the truth is that weight loss can be governed by other, often invisible forces. Today we’re going to look at some of the other elements that govern weight control. And we'll talk about what you can do to get the … [Read more...] about Beyond Diet & Exercise: The Secret to Weight Control
7 Ways To Build A Beginner’s Meditation Practice
Everyone always said I should start a meditation practice. But as a complete beginner, that always seemed unattainable. I wondered how I was supposed to start. And what’s the secret? But, meditation is about getting your brain quiet. And now I know that the first thing I needed to quiet were all my excuses for not meditating. Because, they weren’t necessary or valid. I mean, I’m not saying … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Build A Beginner’s Meditation Practice
The Real Reason You’re Going Up & Down On The Scale
So your weight is fluctuating . This was the common for me back when I was in college. I’d get on this good weight loss kick. Until one week I'd get on the scale -and bam! I’d gained a pound...or two. And ack! I was so frustrated. Something like this feels like a slap in the face. Somehow, the precedent got set long ago that successful weight loss should be a straight line. Total lie! That’s … [Read more...] about The Real Reason You’re Going Up & Down On The Scale
4 Surprising Reasons to Sleep for Skin Health
There’s a very good reason why we refer to is as getting our “beauty sleep”. When we get a great night’s rest, we look and feel fresh and fabulous come morning. We become a picture on a magazine cover, greeting the world with a smile. On the flipside, those sleepless nights we rise to find a completely different person staring back in the bathroom mirror. Bags under the eyes, blotchy skin, … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Reasons to Sleep for Skin Health
