Have you been having strange dreams? While nightmares are more common in childhood, most adults have disturbing dreams at least occasionally. Naturally, any additional stress can make scary images more likely. Dreams are rarely a cause for much concern unless they’re interfering with the quality of your life. However, you might like your nights to be more pleasant. Keep … [Read more...] about Read This If You’re Having Disturbing Dreams
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5 Motivation Tips to Help You Wake Up Early and Enjoy Greater Productivity
Many of the successful people of our time wake up very early. Why? This is because most people find that the earlier they wake up (within reason) the more productive they are with their day. Are you striving to be more productive? If so, these tips can help you to get up early so that you can take advantage of those early morning hours and enjoy greater productivity. It’s … [Read more...] about 5 Motivation Tips to Help You Wake Up Early and Enjoy Greater Productivity
A 5-Minute Guide to Bedtime Meditation
Even if you’re careful about sticking to a regular bedtime, you may need to do more than that to get a restful night’s sleep. Otherwise, you could be lying still in your bed, but you’re still wide awake because your mind is racing. Meditation could be the answer if concerns about your health, finances, or other issues are keeping you up. Mindfulness practices can increase … [Read more...] about A 5-Minute Guide to Bedtime Meditation
The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Dehydration
You probably know that you need adequate sleep and hydration to stay healthy. However, you may not realize how closely the two are connected. Adults who sleep 6 hours or less each night are up to 59% more likely to be dehydrated, compared to those who get a full 8 hours of sleep. That’s according to a recent study by Pennsylvania State University. Researchers believe one … [Read more...] about The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Dehydration
Are Naps a Magic Bullet or a Waste of Time?
Are you a napper? It seems like one group of people believe naps are a gift from the heavens. Others believe that naps are a waste of time and only lead to feeling worse than you did before lying down for a quick snooze. Are naps a good idea? Fortunately, science has a lot to say on the subject. Napping can be a great addition to your life if you have the time. See how … [Read more...] about Are Naps a Magic Bullet or a Waste of Time?