The Social Side of Sleep
No one sleeps alone—at least not entirely. Our ability to rest is deeply connected to how we relate to others. Have you ever considered that your relationships might be affecting your sleep? Whether it’s scrolling through messages in the morning, sharing your day with coworkers, or decompressing with friends or family at night, human connection…
Read MoreHow Sleeping Disorders Decrease Productivity and Profitability
As the link between optimal productivity and adequate sleep becomes clearer, a shift is emerging in corporate culture. In competitive workplaces, staff often feel pressured to work harder, believing this leads to greater success. But the irony is clear: the more exhausted people become, the less productive they are. As productivity drops, they push themselves…
Read More6 Circadian Hacks to Blitz Jet Lag
Do you sometimes feel like you’re sleepwalking through the first few days of an overseas holiday, as your body struggles to adjust to your Champagne taste? Jet lag is a phenomenon caused predominantly by your circadian rhythm (which is like the body’s internal day/night schedule) being out of sync with daylight hours. Shift workers experience…
Read MoreHow to Sleep on a Plane: 7 Expert Tips to Drift Off With Ease
7 Science-Backed Hacks to Sleep Soundly on Your Next Long Flight Qantas reached out to me to contribute my perspective on sleeping well during long-haul travel. In this feature, I explain what’s happening in the nervous system when we fly, why rest can feel harder at altitude, and how small shifts in preparation, environment, and…
Read MoreLittle-known reason why you’re suddenly always tired
Always Exhausted? The Little-Known Health Issue Draining Your Energy I was interviewed by News.com.au to explain why so many people feel unusually tired and moody after daylight savings begins. In the piece, I share how the sudden shift in timing disrupts the body’s internal rhythms, often pulling people out of deeper sleep stages and triggering…
Read MoreTV interview with Denise Drysdale of Studio 10
Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. It helps us rest, recover, and reset after the demands of the day. But unfortunately, not everyone enjoys a full night’s rest. While one sleepless night may not seem like a big deal, ongoing sleep deprivation can seriously affect your health over time. Most People Don’t Know…
Read MoreSleep Is More Important To Happiness Than Money
Ever wondered what really makes you happy? You might assume it’s more money—but research says otherwise. The real key to happiness could be as simple as getting more sleep. A UK study by Oxford Economics and the National Centre for Social Research found that sleep has the strongest link to happiness and wellbeing—even more than…
Read MoreHow to Get A Better Sleep
Struggling to switch off your racing thoughts at night? In our recent Studio 10 interview, international sleep expert Elina Winnell breaks down why our fast-paced lives keep us locked in “beta” brainwaves—and how to gently shift into the deep “delta” state needed for restorative sleep. Use the S.L.E.E.P. acronym to remember Elina’s five simple steps:…
Read MoreSleep Yourself Thin? The Sleep–Weight Connection
Do you diet but still can’t drop pounds? Sleep might be the missing piece. In our Studio 10 chat, sleep coach Elina shows how 7½–8½ hours of deep sleep fires up your fat-burning hormones. Missing sleep spikes your hunger and stress. That drives sugar and coffee cravings. Short naps and pills won’t cut it. You…
Read MoreYour Phone Isn’t Ruining Your Sleep (If You Do This)
Forget the “no screens before bed” dogma! Research shows phones aren’t inherently sleep-disrupting—it’s how you use them. If scrolling stresses you, ditch it. But if guided meditations, calming playlists, or journaling apps help you unwind, keep your phone handy! Just enable blue light filters (night mode) and avoid doomscrolling. The key? Prioritize activities that lower stress, not spike…
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