Sleep Tips
TV 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 MoreWired Awake
Do you struggle to sleep, only to wake up feeling like a zombie—or, worse, wide-eyed and wired? You’re not alone. Stress is a major culprit behind restless nights. Even more insidious, many of us live with chronic stress so long that it feels ‘normal.’ Stress and Sleep: A Vicious Cycle The Australian Psychological Society’s Stress…
Read MoreHow Sleep and Dreams Fuel Creativity
From the Dreamtime of Indigenous Australians to biblical prophecies, cultures have long linked dreams and inspiration. Modern science backs this up: sleep and creativity connect deeply. Studies show that sleep deprivation hurts our creative thinking. Brainwaves and Creative Thought Our dominant brainwave state shapes how we process information. In fast beta states, we focus on…
Read MoreSleep Disorders Cost Australian Companies a Whopping 36.4 billion Dollars!
How Sleeping Disorders Decrease Productivity and Profitability As the link between sleep and peak performance enters the mainstream, workplace culture is beginning to shift. The old mindset—work more to achieve more—is fading. In its place is a growing awareness that sleep is a key driver of output, safety, and profit. Overworking Comes at a Cost…
Read MoreWake Up Well: 7 Drug-Free Tips for Better Sleep
When you wake up in the morning, the tone of your day is already set. The mood you wake up in often determines how your entire day will unfold. But what determines that mood? The quality of your sleep. We often focus heavily on diet and fitness, but improving your sleep could be the most…
Read MoreHow to Sleep on a Plane
Heading off on a long-haul flight? Don’t resign yourself to sleepless exhaustion. With the right strategies, you can actually get decent rest—even in economy class. Here are our top tips for sleeping soundly at 30,000 feet. 1. Choose Your Seat Wisely Book your seat as early as possible. For the best chance at sleep: Exit…
Read MoreWorld Sleep Day 2017: Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life
Sleep comes naturally for all of us, so much so that we humans spend one third of our entire life sleeping. That means, if we live to be 75 years old and we’re sleeping at least 8 hours a day, 25 years of that is spent sleeping. But has sleep really been given much importance…
Read MoreCounting Sheep For Sleep This Chinese New Year
This Chinese New Year, starting February 19th, marks the Year of the Sheep—a perfect time to explore the age-old sleep strategy of counting sheep. We’ve all heard the advice: if you can’t sleep, just imagine sheep jumping over a fence, one by one. But does it really work? Where did this idea come from? And…
Read MoreSleep Together Better This Valentines Day
Despite our best intentions for romantic nights we don’t always get the sleep we need when sharing a bed. What are the facts and how can you get better sleep on Valentines Day with your bed partner? Pros and cons of sharing a bed Previous studies suggested people get more quality undisturbed sleep alone regardless…
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