If you are travelling internationally, perhaps for work, and you know you need to perform when you are in different time zones, then the best approach is preparation. But even if you don’t have time to do much preparing, then let’s talk about how can you still maintain your energy and function well. The key is really getting to know …
How to prepare for international travel to protect your sleep and energy levels
A sudden change of timezone, combined with the often tiring experience of flying, can have a big impact on your body. Managing this process while performing at your best can be quite tricky, unless you take some key steps to prepare. In today’s article and video I wanted to share with you how I help my clients with preparing for …
The stages of sleep you go through at night
The sleep stages we go through at night is an interesting topic, especially for those of us who are keen to improve the quality of our sleep. There are, however, some misconceptions around what the sleep stages are, so I would like to clear these up for you today. Some of these misconceptions can cause people to worry about the …
Are you ready for the clocks to change on October 27th?
At this time of year, what most people tend to do is take that extra hour just to stay in bed on the Sunday. But what that doesn’t do is allow your body to adjust for the new routine it has to get into almost straight away on Monday morning. So today I want to share with you a few …
The practicalities to consider for an effective Digital Detox
If you read my last article or watched the video, then you already have some of my best tips for getting ready to take on a digital detox. But if you missed it or just need a reminder, then head here first. Today I’m sharing with you some of the things I tell me clients when they are about to …
Why complete a digital detox, and how to prepare for it properly
When you think of having a digital detox, you might be looking forward to the quiet and perhaps more mental space. But there are many more benefits, and some that you may not have thought of. There is absolutely no doubt that tech has impacted our sleep, and will continue to do so in the future. But I don’t believe …
How your whole 24 hours affects your sleep
How often do you achieve all that you want to in a day? Perhaps you don’t always go to bed with that desired sense of satisfaction. Something I often see with my clients is that they are striving to be peak performers. Due to the daily pressure they put themselves under, their sleep is impacted – perhaps not is such …
The Many Ways Seasonal Changes Affect Sleep
As the seasons change, in many ways, our lives do too. It’s not just the weather outside and the amount of daylight we are exposed too (if you live in Europe or have seasonal change where you live) – other things like our social lives tend to change with the seasons, having a knock-on effect with our sleep patterns. I …
The Truth About Melatonin Supplements – Do they really help with sleep?
Melatonin is often referred to as ‘the sleep hormone’, and this has caused some misconceptions about what it really does for us in terms of sleep. There are a lot of products out there, and by the time clients come to me, often they have tried a lot of things and are confused by their results, or lack of them. …