Articles on Sleeping Well
How to think like a great sleeper
If you haven’t slept well for a while, you probably think about not being able to sleep quite often, and maybe you even believe you’ll never be able to sleep well again. Even though it’s reasonable to think in this way if you’ve had problems with sleep for a while—...
Dusk is a natural sleep aid
Sleep comes naturally when we follow the natural rhythm of dark and light. Artificial light tricks our bodies into thinking it’s still daytime, while dim light signals our bodies to start producing relaxing hormones, which help us unwind and fall asleep easily....
Why sleep is the foundation of wellness
In 2005, well into my first decade of helping people get quality sleep, I connected with local doctors in my then hometown of Nelson, New Zealand to let them know about my work. One of the physicians was an older man who welcomed me into his clinic with smiling eyes....
One honest minute can change your life
Do you ever feel as though you’re being propelled through life at a pace that’s out of your control, and then find yourself doing things that go against what you truly want? One honest minute can change everything. If you can pause for a moment, and...
Are you thinking yourself to Sleeplessville?
If you’ve had problems with sleep for any length of time, it’s understandable that you’re concerned about your quality of sleep. But you need to realise that thinking about sleeping badly, worrying about sleeping badly and talking about sleeping badly will only take...
Gratitude helps you sleep well
When we’re alone with our pillow in the quiet of the night, we can get lost in thoughts about what’s seemingly wrong or missing in our lives. These thoughts generate negative emotions and stress hormones, which hinder the production of sleep hormones....