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Routine Is Key – Develop a Bedtime Routine That Works for You
Sleep training is a set of behaviors and activities that promote consistent and routine sleep. Developing a bedtime routine that works for you is a key to a great night’s sleep. Looking at your lifestyle and personal interests helps you hone in on what the best routine looks like. Though your routine will be highly individualized, there are some common characteristics of sleep training that are universal. Take a look at this framework and begin to build your bedtime routine around it. Create a bedtime routine that begins before bedtime Bedtime actually occurs well before you go to sleep. Making sure you routinely set aside time for personal hygiene, changing…
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Common Culprits That Rob Us of Our Sleep
Sleep is a vital function that helps our bodies regulate, stave off illness and disease, and refresh for a new day. Our bodies are designed to sleep and use a rhythm to sleep and wake in a natural way. Sometimes we work against that rhythm by making choices that rob our sleep. Other times we suffer from distractions through no fault of our own that also interrupt the natural sleep/wake cycle. When it comes to bedtime, there are thieves that rob our sleep. Some of them are our choices while others are environmental or beyond our control. Getting a better night’s sleep might be as easy as changing some patterns…
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Sleep Training Isn’t Just for Infants
When most people think about sleep training they think about too-tired adults managing infants, trying to get them to sleep through the night. Surely, adults wouldn’t need help falling and staying asleep, right? Sadly, many adults suffer from inadequate sleep. Why Does Sleep Matter? Lack of sleep contributes to poor physical and mental health and can lead to accidents and other dangers. Sleep is tied to our body’s natural rhythms. During our sleep cycle our brains detox and refresh for a new day and our body works to combat illness and diseases. Did you know sleep helps prevent: Memory loss High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Obesity That’s a lot…
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Tips to Redirect Toxic Behavior
There you are minding your own business when someone’s toxic behavior blindsides you. Being around toxic people can be draining and managing your personal space can be challenging. It’s not always possible to escape a toxic person but there are things you can do to redirect their behavior. Toxic people are not aware of themselves Most toxic people behave in ways that protect their fragile psyche. They likely cling to these behaviors because they make them feel safe, powerful, or in control. That’s usually because they have felt unsafe, powerless, and out of control at key points in their lives. It may also be due to their childhood and the…
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Could You Be a Toxic Person?
It’s not that hard to recognize toxic behaviors in other people. It’s obvious when someone rubs you the wrong way with their negativity or disruptive behavior. If you tend to leave situations feeling drained and overwhelmed, it’s likely you’ve been with a toxic person. Though it’s not too hard to see someone else’s toxicity, how well do you identify toxic traits in yourself? Now that’s a tough one! Many times, people are unaware of their own toxicity and how it impacts others. Unless someone has confronted you with the impact you’re having, you may be utterly clueless how toxic you come across. Take a Look Inside Self-assessment is always a…
