Sleep like a…?
Sleep like a…
How are you sleeping?
It’s one of those things that you REALLY notice if you lack, and sometimes you can take for granted if you don’t…
…having had kids, multiple night shifts, late-nighters for exam cramming (& merry making!) I have had my fair share of sleep deprivation.
Now I am huge fan of sleep!
Check out the latest Thrive Pod on instagram, with the lovely Sam Sadighi from Easy Sleep Solutions where we discuss sleep, thriving in nature & 'get our geek on’ discussing some of the biochemistry that supports sleep…
Did you know that adenosine - which is partly responsible for our sleep drive - is blocked by caffeine?
So - you remain tired, but caffeine stops the message that you are tired ‘getting through?’
Or that the half-life of caffeine is approximately 5-6 hours so that daytime cuppa could still be affecting you at bedtime?
Or that blue light from screens may not be the ‘sleep baddie’ it has been made out to be?
Sleep Tips from Children
Sleep routines are not just for babies.
Having a regular bed time, wake time and pre-sleep routine can help grown-ups and children alike to get into good sleep habits.
What about naps?
A short power nap earlier in the day may be fine - but a longer, later one may affect your aforementioned sleep drive - just like that toddler who naps too long in the day, then won't go to sleep at night-time!
With that I’m off to don my cosy slipper socks to get ready for some zzz…
(Yes, I am the proud owner of slipper socks…!)
Explore more
Sleep Website - Wink
Find all episodes of Thrive Pod here, where I ask fascinating people - What makes you thrive well?
Are you or your team flagging? You are not alone.
Many of us are feeling overstretched after the year we have been through, especially if we are juggling several caring responsibilities.
Lack of time, space to think or connect are draining us and our teams.
It can can really help to have a safe space to think and effective tools to help you take positive action to get you and your teams unstuck.
Get in touch to discuss how a Thrive Workshop or Careers or Team Coaching can help you.
Open Access Thrive Workshops Coming Soon!
In the next few months I am running a short series of Open Acess Thrive Workshops to share fabulous strategies to get you working and living well.
They will be fun, safe, interactive spaces to reflect & learn - so you can make the most of the year ahead.
You will come away feeling inspired & empowered.
Just message me to pre-register your interest.
I’ll leave you with a quote from...
- Benjamin Franklin. 'Fatigue is the best pillow'
Message me to let me know your thoughts!
Take Care,
Katya
The Working Well Doctor
Wellbeing Trainer, Careers & Team Coach
"The delivery and facilitation has a great impact. The communication with the Katya is delightful..."
- Doctor, Anon
