We talk a lot about what not to do before bed. Don’t consume caffeine. Don’t use electronics. Don’t miss your bedtime. We need to be aware of what can prevent us from falling asleep, or achieving quality sleep. But so far I have only given recommendations from a negative perspective. That is, things we shouldn’t …
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I did not want to talk about this topic. I understand its importance and timeliness, but I wanted to stay away from it. That doesn’t mean I’m ignoring our world’s situation, but I didn’t want to address the pandemic. I’m not a medical professional, and addressing COVID-19, even as an information gatherer, seemed a poor …
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Do you ever wake up feeling tired? Are you groggy and slow in the morning? Are you surprised you feel tired after an entire night’s sleep? These are normal feelings most people experience. It can be difficult to start our day feeling worse than before. But there’s an actual reason behind this morning grogginess. And …
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Napping is a bit of a controversial topic. Some people love naps, and others hate them. Some people need to take a nap, and others don’t need, or refuse, to take a nap. And many people swear that taking an afternoon nap will prevent you from falling asleep that night. Truthfully, I’ve always believed that …
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It’s about time I revisit the topic of warm milk. If you’ve paid any attention to my YouTube channel, my video about warm milk is the most successful, by far. But I’ve struggled with how to revisit this topic for a while. I knew it was too soon to remake that video. And I couldn’t …
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Back to school season is an exciting and stressful time. Students of all ages shop for new clothes and school supplies. K-12 students are excited to see their familiar school friends. And college freshmen are anxious about starting their new phase of life. But with these heightened emotions comes an increased chance of our sleep …
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Of all the topics about sleep, dreams have always fascinated me. In a psychology class in college, discussing dreams was the most enjoyable part of the class. And I must admit that, though I am not a superstitious person, I do believe dreams hold significant meaning. I even believe that some dreams predict the future. …
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Calm Insomniac’s motto is: in search of a better night’s sleep. So you can imagine my embarrassment when I realized that I haven’t yet discussed what sleep actually is. Sure, we’ve discussed elements of sleep, such as brainwaves and circadian rhythm. But I have yet to give a clear definition of sleep, what it is, …
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