Relaxation Exercise This is a sample exercise to help you relax and sleep. Read through this script a few times to get the idea, or you can record your voice (or someone else’s voice that you find soothing) reciting this script slowly. You can also find many other relaxation and breathing exercises on CD and through podcasts available online. Practice … Read More
11 Tips to Get a Good Sleep
Healthy Sleep Tips Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to … Read More
The Easiest 5 Steps To Relax Before Bed
by Stephen Guise | September 11, 2014 9:35 PM Most of us have found at one point or another that sleeping isn’t always easy. You might overthink your sleeping position, what happened that day, or worry about sleeping issues you’ve had in the past. All of these can make relaxation difficult and prevent you from falling asleep. Luckily, there’s one simple … Read More
Symptoms & Types of Sleep Problems
Sleep Problems If you have trouble getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, if you wake up too early or have a hard time waking up at all, or if you are overly tired during the day, you may have one of the following sleep problems.circadian Overview of Sleep Problems Learn about some common sleep disorders. Sleep Problems in … Read More
Using the relaxation response to reduce stress
Posted November 10, 2010, 5:33 pm , Updated October 29, 2015, 8:50 pm Ann MacDonald, Contributor, Harvard Health The American Psychological Association has just released the results of its 2010 Stress in America survey. Among the findings: Nearly 75% of Americans who responded to an online survey said that their stress levels are so high that they feel unhealthy. … Read More
19 Ways to Fall Asleep Fast
by Royale Scuderi There are a few lucky people out there who have absolutely no trouble falling asleep at night. The minute their head hits the pillow, they’re out. The rest of us lie in bed staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, counting sheep or minutes, or snore, waiting for the mercy of blessed sleep to come. Lack of … Read More
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Signs that You’re Not Getting Enough and What to Do About It When you’re scrambling to meet the demands of a busy schedule, cutting back on sleep may seem like the only answer. Sacrificing an hour or two of rest in order to get more done may sound like a reasonable trade-off. But the truth is that even minimal sleep … Read More
What Makes A Good Night’s Sleep?
Importance of Bedroom Elements to a Good Night’s Sleep Great news: more than three-fourths (76%) of those surveyed say that they had a good night’s sleep at least a few nights a week! Most people say they sleep an average of 6 hours and 44 minutes on work nights and 7 hours and 35 minutes on non-work nights. We wanted … Read More
10 Reasons Why Good Sleep is Important
By Joe Leech, Dietitian | February, 2016 A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for health. In fact, it is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well. Here are 10 reasons … Read More
Relaxation Exercises and Mindfulness
Deep-breathing exercises Many people have a tendency to breathe faster than normal when they are anxious. Sometimes this can make you feel a little dizzy, which makes you more anxious and you breathe even faster, which can make you more anxious, etc. If you practise deep breathing when you are relaxed, you should be able to do this when you … Read More