Articles on all things sleep & dreams

Why having too much control over your sleep makes things worse

Let's start with an uncomfortable truth. Most people who come to me with sleep problems aren't sleeping badly because of sleep. They're sleeping badly because of everything else: the rhythms they keep, the substances they consume, the things they stare at, the way they move (or don't), and the signals they send their nervous system all day long, then expect it to ignore by 10 pm. How you do anything is how you do everything. Sleep doesn't exist in isolation. It's a report car

As a sleep coach, people often ask me about ways to stick with goals and habits, so that's what this blog is all about.

Hey sleep enthusiast, do you ever find yourself slipping into thoughts of comparison for where you are at in life compared to others?...

Hey Sleep Enthusiast, We all know how social connection is not only for enjoyment, it’s also vital for our well-being and relaxation....

In my work as a sleep coach, and from chatting with folks who are curious about it, I notice a few commonalities. One that stands out is the way that people who struggle with sleep talk about themselves. As well as having ‘always been a bad sleeper’ for most of their lives, the next most frequent phrase I hear is ‘I’m a worrier’. With many people sharing how they suspect worrying to be the main reason for not sleeping well. Worrying is a common experience that most of us come