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25.01.2022 An inspiring article to read during your break :-) #sleep #inspiration #healthylifestyle

21.01.2022 For parents... An article I recently wrote for Kidspot:

21.01.2022 Is your child getting enough sleep? Theres growing evidence of the detrimental effects poor sleep habits have on behaviour and mood. A UK study examined the sleep patterns and behaviours of 10,000 children. The researchers found that a child without a regular bedtime was more likely to have behavioural problems - such as hyperactivity, emotional difficulties, difficulties interacting with peers and conduct problems. By examining the same children at different ages, the re...searchers could see that these problems worsened as the children got older. The main behaviour issue, is mood disturbance: moodiness, irritability, depression and anger. There's also cognitive impairment, where children experience memory problems, have difficulty concentrating, and struggle with decision making and problem solving. You can read the whole article here:

21.01.2022 http:/// Are you bandaiding sleep issues? /// Most people who come to me for help, have already tried sleep hygiene tips for years... It didnt work Night after night they tried to get to sleep Exhausted, frustrated and constantly fearful of how theyll get through the next day They tried everything they knew But nothing worked Pain ensued For months, years, often decades Until they realised they couldnt do it on their own They realised continuing to try with random advice, was only leading to more frustration and even less sleep The people who come to me are ready for something greater They decide they want more More energy, more peace, more fulfilling relationships, more great sex, and more success And they get it Because they commit to change And to getting the support they need to change Like any issue that permeates our lives and kills our aliveness We need to find the root cause and address it at a deep level We need the support and guidance of someone who can lead us out of the pit For good Not a random someone who decided to write a blog post Someone whos been there and done it for themselves - and helped others do the same After overcoming my own insomnia, and spending the past 18 years guiding people out of the hell of sleeplessness I know the depth and breadth of issues that cause sleeplessness And how to facilitate a shift that extends far beyond better sleep I invite you to query What does your pit of sleeplessness feel like? Are you ready for more?

21.01.2022 http:/// ONE Truth Every Insomniac Forgets! /// Lack of sleep retards brain function And it impedes our memory... Hence insomniacs often forget a profound truth Ironically, it’s a truth that helps you experience great sleep Here it is: Sleep is NATURAL Yes! We all have an innate ability to be deeply restful and to sleep well But when you’re lost in a haze of sleep deprivation and high stress You forget this truth and tell yourself things like: I never sleep well. I can’t fall asleep. Maybe I’ll never sleep well again. When you tell yourself (and others) these things, and believe they are true You lose touch with the fact your body knows how to sleep well The more you focus on not being able to sleep well, the further you spiral downward into ongoing sleeplessness This sleep destroying habit can be curbed Here’s one potent remedy: Take a moment to remember a night you DID sleep well It doesn’t matter how long ago it was - and one night counts! Simply bring to mind a GREAT SLEEP MEMORY Got it? Now remember how it felt to sleep deeply and wake up energised and refreshed Recall how your body and brain felt after a night of good quality rest Now put that memory in your pocket Notice whenever you start telling yourself you can’t sleep Or when you find yourself dwelling on thoughts about not being able to sleep Then stop Take a gentle breath Tell yourself change is possible Then bring to mind your great sleep memory Dwell in the truth that your body knows how to sleep and open To the very real possibility of being a great sleeper Take consistent steps in the direction you truly want to go, the kind of sleep you wish to have and the life you truly want to live Your sleep challenges stem from a web of causes that are unique and specific to YOU To understand the causes of your sleep issues and how to overcome them, book an obligation-free 30 minute Sleep Assessment with me here https://FreeSleepAssessment.as.me/

16.01.2022 "O sleep, gentle sleep, nature's soft nurse..." Shakespeare www.thesleepmuse.com

16.01.2022 -- Why dusk is a natural sleep aid -- Sleep comes naturally when we follow the natural rhythm of light and dark. Artificial light tricks our bodies into thinking its still daytime, while dim light signals our bodies to start producing relaxing hormones, which help us unwind and fall asleep easily.... One of my favorite things to do is leave all my lights off as the sky fades, and allow darkness to spread through my home like a long exhale. When I do this, dusk becomes a natural sleep aid because I enter the evening attuned to the quieter tone of night. Some evenings are more active than others, but its always clear that Ive changed gears from daytime mode. TRY THIS: Notice when the sun is setting and pause for a few minutes to acknowledge the transition thats taking place. Then minimise your exposure to light after dusk. Feel how this helps your mind and body to slow down and brings you in tune with the slower rhythm of night. This is a simple, yet powerful practice that will completely change your experience of the evening and help you to unwind with ease and sleep better naturally.

14.01.2022 http:/// Imagine confidently navigating uncomfortable emotions /// Despair... Grief Agitation Hopelessness Generally not welcomed conversation topics Unless were speaking with a therapist or someone weve built deep trust Yet we all deal with these emotions one-way or another They tend to surface when were alone When theres nothing to distract When we lie down, in the dark Rest our head in the softness of a pillow And stop for the first time since waking Really stop And feel Emotions Little waves lapping against our insides Or an inner rolling king tide That seems ominous or unbearable Then resistance joins in Resistance to what is present to what youre feeling I.e. You feel sad, and then angry about feeling sad Or overwhelmed, then fearful about feeling overwhelmed Or hopeless, then frustrated about feeling hopeless When a resistant emotion layers an initial emotion A bind or inner knot is formed Which keeps emotions stuck Then you get more emotional and more resistant to the mounting emotions Then multiple binds form And it all becomes a sticky inner mess Thats more and more difficult to unravel This mess can keep you awake For hours Night after night Being tossed and turned in rough waves Without a life jacket Without any sign of shore I know this kind of hell Intimately Its heart wrenchingly debilitating And it destroys sleep, relationships, health you name it Heres the thing We can build the capacity to meet uncomfortable emotions Yes We can learn to greet sadness, the way we greet an old friend We can learn to welcome grief, the way we welcome rain after a drought We can learn to feel what were feeling I know this is true because Ive done it and witnessed hundreds of others do it But, this isnt a skill you can learn from listening to a podcast or going to a weekend workshop Its not a walk in the park skill to learn It takes courage, patience and persistence It also often requires a guide, who can help you traverse terrain youve never experienced before Until youre confident and at ease with the uncomfortable emotions that are a natural part of life Forever rising and falling Like waves... constantly moving through us making us Tenderly, vulnerably human

11.01.2022 Do you ever feel as though youre being propelled through life at a pace thats out of your control... Then find yourself doing and saying things that go against your deepest yes? One honest minute can change everything. It will help you attune to what you truly need to thrive. When you act from a place of deep listening, life becomes more than an exhausting slog. You're fully awake. Alive.... Try this: Let your next out-breath be a long, slow release. Drop your shoulders and soften your face and jaw. Notice the rise and fall of your breathing. Be still and quiet as you feel your body. Your heart. Ask yourself How do I feel right now and what do I truly need? Lean inward and listen. Just listen.

10.01.2022 http:/// Imagine confidently navigating uncomfortable emotions /// Despair Grief... Agitation Hopelessness Generally not welcomed conversation topics Unless we’re speaking with a therapist or someone we’ve built deep trust Yet we all deal with these emotions one-way or another They tend to surface when we’re alone When there’s nothing to distract When we lie down, in the dark Rest our head in the softness of a pillow And stop for the first time since waking Really stop And feel Emotions Little waves lapping against our insides Or an inner rolling king tide That seems ominous or unbearable Then resistance joins in Resistance to what is present to what you’re feeling I.e. You feel sad, and then angry about feeling sad Or overwhelmed, then fearful about feeling overwhelmed Or hopeless, then frustrated about feeling hopeless When a resistant emotion layers an initial emotion A bind or inner knot is formed Which keeps emotions stuck Then you get more emotional and more resistant to the mounting emotions Then multiple binds form And it all becomes a sticky inner mess That’s more and more difficult to unravel This mess can keep you awake For hours Night after night Being tossed and turned in rough waves Without a life jacket Without any sign of shore I know this kind of hell ... Intimately It’s heart wrenchingly debilitating And it destroys sleep, relationships, health you name it Here’s the thing We can build the capacity to meet uncomfortable emotions Yes We can learn to greet sadness, the way we greet an old friend We can learn to welcome grief, the way we welcome rain after a drought We can learn to feel what we’re feeling I know this is true because I’ve done it and witnessed hundreds of others do it But, this isn’t a skill you can learn from listening to a podcast or going to a weekend workshop It’s not a walk in the park skill to learn It takes courage, patience and persistence It also often requires a guide, who can help you traverse terrain you’ve never experienced before Until you’re confident and at ease with the uncomfortable emotions that are a natural part of life Forever rising and falling Like waves... constantly moving through us, making us Tenderly, vulnerably human

10.01.2022 My most memorable sleep experience began at 6am on a Saturday morning. My dear friend Anna Wilde called to invite me onto a seven million dollar yacht calle...d Yonder Star (pictured below) for the day. Her partner Roger was a chef on the yacht. It was his birthday so they could invite friends. I was excited and wobbly. I'd been out dancing till late and my head was aching from too much fun and too much wine. I had to be at the dock within an hour if I wanted to join. No time for daddling! The sea air was fresh on my sleepy face and the yacht was beyond spectacular. As we pulled away from shore, I took a deep breath into my tired body and turned towards the sun. We were cruising, in every sense of the word, for a couple of sublime hours before I went below deck. As I descended the perfectly crafted stairs I felt the quiet womb-like hull draw me in. I sat on the plush couch that almost spanned the whole width of the hull and my whole body relaxed. I lay down, pulled a warm blanket over me and sank into the softness. We had stopped. The yacht was rocking very gently. Without the rumbling motor, there was only the sound of water against the hull, and the gentle murmur of friends above. I felt completely held. By the boat, by the ocean, by life. The rocking lulled me - - deeper and deeper - - into rest. Every cell of my body - peaceful. No thoughts. No resistance. Just the gentle rocking. As I fell. Asleep. . Do you remember a time when sleep restored you so deeply, you felt a sense of calm joy... something like glory hallelujah? I'd love to hear about it. See more

08.01.2022 IS 8:30PM TOO EARLY TO SLEEP? My brother, Daniel is an epic sleeper Around 8:30pm his eyes get heavy, he becomes quiet and his body droops... If hes at a table with a bunch of people, hell gradually doze off If hes on a couch, hes out like a light Ive always loved my brothers non-resistance to tiredness and the way he just lets sleep happen Many people tell me they get tired around 8:30 and their next sentence is very predictable: 8:30 is too early to sleep hmmmmmmm Who made that law? And how long has it been in existence? The fact is, we get tired when we get tired, and for many people it is around 8:30pm I could explain that before artificial light was invented, we actually went to sleep soon after sunset I could expound on how our biological clocks are wired to gradually wind down when night arrives But Im going to ask you a few potentially life-changing questions instead Wheres the wisdom in resisting tiredness? How valuable are your night-time activities in comparison to deep, nourishing sleep? Whats preventing you from feeling how you REALLY want to feel when you wake up in the morning? See more

03.01.2022 Do you ever feel at your wits end with a crying baby? Just last weekend, I was with my brother and his new born, who was crying a lot - and saw this method work instantly. I'd love to hear your experience with this way of calming babies down. #calmingbaby #cryingbaby #howtocalmbaby

01.01.2022 When were alone with our pillows in the quiet of night, we can get lost in thoughts about whats seemingly wrong or missing in our lives. These thoughts generate negative emotions and stress hormones, which hinder the production of sleep hormones. To put it simply focusing on the half-empty glass keeps you awake. On the contrary, when we feel grateful, we relax and its easier to enter a deep sense of peace and sleep well. ... Robert Emmons is considered the worlds leading scientific expert on gratitude. His book titled Thanks, shares his findings of more than a decade of research on the effects of regularly practicing gratitude. Two of the primary benefits he discovered were; sleeping longer and feeling more refreshed upon waking. Try this: As your head touches the softness of your pillow, notice how comforting it is to be in the sanctuary of your bed. Let your face relax, especially your eyes and jaw. Notice how your breath comes and goes without you doing anything and rest in the soothing rhythm of your breath. Then, with a gentle voice, ask yourself, What do I have right now? Start with simple things, like a safe place to sleep, a pillow and a heart that beats continuously. Pause at each thing that comes to mind and find a feeling of gratitude. Once youre flooded with wholehearted gratitude, you can rest assured that sleep is on its way.

01.01.2022 You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? Thats where Ill always love you Thats where Ill be waiting Peter Pan