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10 Daily Mantras

June 4, 2023

Discover 10 powerful daily mantras that can uplift your spirit, boost your self-confidence, and cultivate inner peace. Incorporate these mantras into your daily routine for a happier and more fulfilling life. Incorporating positive self-affirmation into our daily lives can have a profound impact on our overall well-being. By practicing daily mantras, you can shift your mindset, boost self-confidence, and cultivate inner peace. In this blog post, we will explore 10 daily mantras that ... Read more

Sleep Syncing: A Guide for Shift Workers

May 31, 2023

Shift work presents a unique set of challenges when it comes to achieving quality sleep and maintaining a healthy sleep routine. The irregular and often changing work schedules can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm), making it difficult to find a sense of balance and restfulness. However, with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible for shift workers to synchronise their sleep patterns and prioritise their well-being. In this post, we will ... Read more

Sleep Syncing -Aligning Your Sleep for Optimal Wellbeing

May 21, 2023

Sleep is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, impacting our physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. In today's fast-paced world, achieving quality sleep can be a challenge for many people. An emerging trend called "sleep syncing" offers a natural solution to optimise our sleep patterns and promote restful nights. In this post, we are going to explore the concept of sleep syncing and how it can help improve the quality of your sleep. What is Sleep ... Read more

Natural Treatments for Insomnia

March 20, 2023

Insomnia can be a very difficult and frustrating problem, and it can have a significant impact on your health. Many people think that prescription medications or over-the-counter sleep aids are the only methods available to manage insomnia, but there are several natural treatments that can help. What Causes Insomnia Primary Insomnia is referred to when there is no underlying cause. Sometimes there is an underlying cause such as a general health condition, anxiety, depression ... Read more

Sleep Hygiene

February 20, 2023

Sleep hygiene is the term used to describe good sleep habits to ensure you get a good nights sleep. Common sleeping problems (like insomnia) are often caused by bad sleeping habits that have been reinforced over decades. Medications are available which are used to treat insomnia, but these tend to be only effective in the short term. Ongoing use of sleeping pills can cause dependency and don’t induce natural sleep. Therefore developing good sleeping habits, independent of ... Read more

Why is Sleep Important

January 26, 2023

Sleep is incredibly important for our overall health and wellbeing. It helps the body to rest, relax and recharge, enabling us to be alert, energized and productive during the day. During sleep our bodies repair tissue damage, produce hormones, release toxins, and store energy. Getting enough quality sleep helps to improve our concentration, mood and overall health. It is also important for our immune system to stay healthy and fight off illnesses. It's recommended that adults get 7-8 ... Read more

Track Your Sleep with a Sleep Tracker App

January 25, 2023

The science of sleep is both interesting and complex. When we sleep we cycle through stages and at each stage the body has a function to perform that keeps us at an optimum level of health and wellbeing. Several of the Smart Watches and Fitbits now have Sleep Tracker Apps. These devices are equipped with sensors that measure variables like heart rate and movement, they estimate the amount of time you spend asleep and in various sleep stages giving you a more complete picture ... Read more

Tips on How to Practice Self Love

January 16, 2023

Practicing self-love can be a great way to boost your self-esteem and help you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. There are many ways to practice self love, such as taking time to do something you enjoy, being mindful of your thoughts and feelings, and spending time with people who make you feel good. It's important to remember that self love is not about vanity or pride, but rather about being kind and patient with yourself. It's also important to practice self love ... Read more

Tips to Make Your Morning Routine a Habit

January 11, 2023

There are so many articles about morning routines circulating through social media, many of them telling you to “drink lemon water every morning!” or “work out every morning!” These may be great ideas for some, but before you start buying lemons and gym equipment, you should actually decide what is best for you. It is very individual, decide what you want then make your plan, look at your options. Benefits of Having a Morning Routine Make a list of the things you’d like to ... Read more

Fidgets/Stress Balls

January 8, 2023

During my research this month I came across fidgets. My experience with fidgeting or similar was my mum telling me not to fidget and to sit still.I read that fidgeting includes and is not limited to: Do any of those behaviours sound familiar? Many people with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety for example often resort to fidgeting as a means of relaxing and focusing. I didn't realise there is an industry out there to help people to safely and discretely channel their energy to reduce ... Read more

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