We recently discussed how time outdoors boosted teens’ mental health during the pandemic. Getting out into nature is a great way to bolster mental health, but it’s only one of many strategies we can employ to protect our mental health and build resilience. Today we share seven … [Read more...] about 7 Habits that build mental resilience
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8 tricks to avoid sleepless nights
Sometimes we get woken up in the middle of the night for a moment, only to fall back into our slumber effortlessly. But other times that little wake-up can keep you up all night rolling around in bed till the wee hours of the morning. If you find yourself feeling sleepless at … [Read more...] about 8 tricks to avoid sleepless nights
Trouble waking up in the morning? Here are 10 tips to make it easier
It’s easy to set the ambitious goal of waking up earlier, but the actual act of waking up is a whole different story. If you find it difficult to rise and shine in the morning, here are some tips to make it easier. Move the alarm goal: When your alarm clock is within arm’s … [Read more...] about Trouble waking up in the morning? Here are 10 tips to make it easier
New study brings more evidence that afternoon naps do your brain a favor
If you love to indulge in a feel-good siesta, then we have good news for you: those afternoon moments of slumber might be benefiting your brain health. At least, those are the findings of a new study that add to an increasing body of data showing a correlation between afternoon … [Read more...] about New study brings more evidence that afternoon naps do your brain a favor
Is it possible to make up for lost sleep on the weekend?
When you go through a night or several nights of little to no sleep, a common tactic is to use the weekend to catch up on all those lost zzz’s. The question is: Does this strategy actually work? According to Fiona Barwick, director of the Cognitive Behavioral Sleep Medicine … [Read more...] about Is it possible to make up for lost sleep on the weekend?
