Often top athletes and successful entrepreneurs state that to maintain a balanced and productive lifestyle they focus on a healthy diet, exercise, and adequate sleep. This article isn’t what you think, we won’t be going into the side effects of a poor night's sleep. Instead, if you are one in three adults that don’t catch enough downtime, here are 5 tips to help you fall asleep faster and enjoy a quality sleep. Soak up some sun Ever feel that pang of hunger, then look up to see that it’s actually lunchtime? That’s our body clock doing its job. Whilst there...
Posted by Jodie Litherland on
When you’re feeling sluggish or feel the need to have a lie-down due to a busy day, lack of sleep, or literally no reason at all you’re warned that napping will ruin your sleep for that night. However, napping at the wrong time or for too long can quickly backfire, so it’s important you understand how to the most out of your nap. What are the benefits? There is a myriad of benefits related directly to taking that afternoon siesta, specifically reduction of stress, as well as increased alertness, improved mood, and improved performance. If you’re a natural napper (approximately...
Posted by Jodie Litherland on
Share Steps to fold a fitted sheet: Step 1: Tuck the corners from one side of the fitted sheet into the corners on the opposite side, point to point. Repeat with the other set of corners. Step 2: Similar to step 1, we're back to tucking in corners. This time, tuck one set of corners into the opposite set of corners. Step 3: Fold in the two elastic sides to create straight edges. Then, go ahead and fold the sheet as you would with a flat sheet. And voila: that near square you never thought was possible.
Posted by Jodie Litherland on
Many believe that being a morning person means you are superior to those that wake up and stay up late. The shocking truth is, that even night people can be as productive as morning people, it all depends on letting your schedule work for you. According to sleep expert and author, Dr. Michael Breus, your unique sleep chronotype (otherwise known as wiring) determines when you’ll be the most energetic throughout the day. By now you surely know if you’re an early bird or a night owl, so I won’t explain that any further but Dr. Breus takes this one step...
Posted by Jodie Litherland on
Are you among the percentage of Aussies that prefer to don a night gown or a pair of pyjamas prior to bed? According to sleep expert, Professor Jim Ellis, those that choose to sleep in the nude might have the right idea.
Posted by Jodie Litherland on