How To Fall Asleep Faster Tonight
Are you reading this article in bed because you can’t sleep? Or did you sleep badly (again) last night, and …
Insomnia
I’ve suffered from insomnia on and off for more than 20 years, and write about my personal experience here. You’ll find self-help techniques that have worked for me, and discussions of ways to tackle insomnia in different situations.
Paradoxical Insomnia: Do You Sleep Better Than You Think Do?
Do you sometimes wake up feeling like you hardly got any sleep? But after a shower and breakfast, you’re surprisingly …
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How Separate Bedrooms Saved Our Sleep
Several years ago, my partner and I decided that we would experiment with sleeping in separate beds. She snored too …
Full Moon Insomnia: Does The Moon Affect Your Sleep?
Can you remember how well you slept during the last full moon? Do you somehow feel different, even when you’re …
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What I Do To Sleep Better
I dedicate a lot of time to testing and reviewing sleep products, both here on this blog and on my …
Why You Can’t Sleep Well On The First Night In A New Place
Do you always seem to lose sleep when you stay over at a friend’s place or on the first night …
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How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep
Does an alcoholic drink help you sleep better during periods of insomnia, or when life seems particularly stressful? Personally, I …
Fear Of The Dark Phobia: Is It Keeping You Awake?
When I was thirteen, my parents bought an old house in the middle of the English countryside, with plans to …
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How To Keep Cool At Night: 15 Ways To Beat The Heat
You know that feeling when you’re lying in bed and you realize there’s no way you’re going to fall asleep …
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How To Block Out Noise In Bed
How much sleep have you lost recently because of loud neighbors or a snoring partner? For sensitive sleepers, noise can …
The Best Teas For Sleep And Relaxation
If you spend time with British people, you’ll soon discover that the first step in dealing with most of life’s …
Dexamethasone And Other Culprits For My Insomnia During Chemo
Not long before I started a grueling two months of chemotherapy, I was given a long list of potential side …
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How I Cope With My Middle Of The Night Wakings
How often do you wake up in the depths of the night? Do you roll over and soon fall asleep …
Relaxation Techniques For Sleep
It would be great if the switch for your bedroom light also turned off your mind. But the reality often …
A Bedtime Routine For Adults: 10 Calming Activities
Do you have a good chunk of time left at the end of the day to relax and unwind? “Yeah, …
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How To Fix Your Sleep Schedule
Do you go to bed and get up at the same time most days, or does your sleep schedule vary …
Sleep Hygiene: Healthy Habits For Better Sleep
What is sleep hygiene? I’ll be the first to admit that the name is a little strange! Sleep hygiene is …