Dreams are a normal phenomenon but due to the year of Covid, people have had a new strain of dreams filled with fear and anxiety associated with the disease. A psychology professor at Northumbria University and director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research, Jason Ellis, said there is the ... [ Read More ]
16 Covid positives – a must to read
While there are many sad and distressing Covid negatives, I thought it was important to focus on the Covid positives as a positive because I believe we need to choose positive during such a time: 1. Accept the Covid positives. 2. Appreciate the small things. 3. Realise how much we love ... [ Read More ]
When the driver yawns should we worry?
EXCUSE ME! These days, people driving others around is more common than ever, so when we are relying on someone and they are controlling our destination, what do we do if they yawn on the job? What does it mean? Do we panic and think of a way to take control of the situation? The definition of a ... [ Read More ]
The Virus that has stopped the World
Covid 19 is a word we have heard non-stop over the past six weeks. This virus which took hold of China first and then slowly started spreading to the rest of the world, in the New Year of 2020, is now rampant. Thousands of people have died and many have caught the virus. Economies are suffering and ... [ Read More ]
Coronavirus controls the world
The virus that is controlling the world right now: people, the economy and the internet for information.Thousands worldwide have contracted the disease, but the median age is 56 and mainly affecting adults with chronic health conditions. The treatment has mainly been supportive with most deaths ... [ Read More ]
Bedwetting alarm proves successful for many
Malem Enuresis Alarms’ Instruction booklet and progress chart. Please see my other blogs which accompany the use of this alarm (please search bed wetting or alarms). This alarm was advised to us by our physiotherapist and it was very successful. We used other types and they were not successful. ... [ Read More ]
Devastated Australia as fires rip through
Australia is experiencing its worst fires in history. Twenty three lives have been lost since September, dozens of people are missing and more than 1500 homes have been destroyed. Many thousands couldn’t enjoy Christmas this year because of the devastation. Thankfully, it was just announced 3,000 ... [ Read More ]
Breathing focus equals sound sleep
Learning about relaxing our bodies and minds is a skill which benefits more and more people as they become aware of such a fantastic tool. There are man apps which will guide you through mediations and some are as short as two minutes! It can be likened to cooking a dish for the first time: for the ... [ Read More ]
5 things that sleep will do for us tonight
1. Help us remember things – during sleep there are new connections between neurons formed which creates new pathways for us to learn new information.2. Help us be healthier – many studies have been conducted about sleep and weight regulation.3. Help us forget things – what we don’t need is filtered ... [ Read More ]
13 ways to be happy now
Like anything good in our life, why would we expect happiness to just happen; it requires work like any other positive aspect in our lives. Reading this blog is part of your research to find ways to be happier – so well done: It’s a fantastic start. I don ‘t believe these are in order at all because ... [ Read More ]
Five secrets to hosting overseas students
I have hosted many Japanese students and presently I am hosting a 13-year-old boy from France. My daughter was fortunate enough to stay with the boy and his family 6 months ago and now it’s our turn!There are many benefits to hosting, but I think to really enjoy the benefits - it’s important to ... [ Read More ]
When it’s okay for parents to go to bed before kids
1. If another parent is awake. 2. If the child is 15 years old or older and is doing homework. 3. When computers and phones are shut down and locked. 4. If a parent is sick and the child is safe. 5. If they sleep on the lounge and are accessible quickly. 6. If no cooking or appliance use is ... [ Read More ]
Divorcing but still in the same bed
What do people do if they plan to divorce or leave their partner but they haven’t acted yet? They sleep in the same bed until the time is right to leave. It is important they keep mentally together and get the help needed. Even if you have previously had bad advice, it is worth trying again. Many ... [ Read More ]
Don’t Google Sleep
If you Google sleep, because you can’t sleep, you will be inundated with too much to keep you awake so I think it should probably be avoided. If you Google anything, you will probably be inundated so I think if you are trying to sleep, stay away from technology. Probably an alarm is okay (a real one ... [ Read More ]
Your Partner or sleep?
Some people can have the most pleasant sleep next to their partner and sleep soundlessly for years, being cuddled and embraced. Similarly, some partners cannot sleep soundlessly next to their partners for years and they could think of nothing worse! It doesn’t mean the relationship is doomed or ... [ Read More ]
Jet lag is maths related too!
I found myself thinking, "Well, if I stay awake for x hours then I will get y sleep," and so on and this happened for about 3 days! I flew home from Paris to Brisbane and it took me about 4 days to readjust. Normally I am a good sleeper and if I don't have exactly 8 hours every night, I have a ... [ Read More ]
Sleeping Well in the Age of Stress
Read the full article here: https://www.consumersadvocate.org/features/better-sleep-health-habitIt’s 3:00 a.m. and you’re wide awake.In six hours you’re going to give the biggest presentation of your career. That is, after you get your kids out of bed, dressed, and off to school. Oh, right. You have ... [ Read More ]
What time do your kids go to bed?
Is this a loaded question? Do I answer it honestly or do I say what is ideal? “I mean, I mostly, well sometimes I get them to bed at 7.30pm!”Some kids go to bed a little later because they aren’t up at 5am and some kids are probably in bed but not sleeping! It’s good to have a routine and just work ... [ Read More ]
Win "Stories for Getting Back to Sleep"
Sometimes kids ask you to tell them a story to help them sleep and now there is something that will help adults and children. Educational psychologist Diane Gillespie has crafted sleep stories to help people fall back to sleep in the middle of the night. The stories are short, peaceful and about ... [ Read More ]
How To Get A Good Nights Sleep
Did you wake up this morning and your first thought was how you could sleep for two hours more? It can get even worse when your tiredness stick with you through the day. Isn’t it time to change your sleeping routine? A lot of people underestimate the power of quality sleep. Luckily, there are few ... [ Read More ]
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