Lack of routine, anxiety and sleep problem – how are they connected? Most of us have felt it. Sometimes it creeps up on you throughout a particularly stressful day, taking you altogether by surprise. In some cases, it’s a exhausting state of mind that can leave you physically and emotionally drained, highly strung, nervous or...
Feeling edgy, having trouble concentrating, losing sleep and waking early with anxious feelings are completely normal human reactions to a completely abnormal situation. Worrying about both the present and the future is part of the experience right now. Proud to have been featured in Strong Fitness Magazine Australia, recognising such an important topic as our...
Hi there, I just wanted to write a small note to check in with you all. In my job as a sleep consultant I often talk about adjusting to transitions. Transitioning to big bed, to daylight savings, to going back to work… These last few months have been a whole new level of adjusting to...
Mum-of-two Raya Du Plooy opens about her struggle with postnatal depression We all know lack of sleep goes hand in hand with parenthood. Tell someone you’re expecting and after the congratulations and celebrations, comes that common refrain, ‘Enjoy a good night’s sleep while you can!’ But despite all the warnings and knowing looks, new parents...
Flying can be extremely stressful. Help reduce anxiety, back and neck pain by taking on board my in-flight tips. For some people anxiety starts as we wait for our ride to the airport, so start preparing early with simple breathing techniques which you can continue to do once you get on the plane: Inhale to allow your lungs...
11 signs your friend might have PND and what you can you do to help her. Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new normal. But when the baby blues last longer than a few weeks or so, it’s important...
Sleep Coach Cheryl Fingleson wants everyone to get a good night’s rest – so make sure you don’t commit any of these sleep sins 1. Watching TV late at night Most of us watch far too much television in the evening, and streaming apps like Netflix encourage us to keep on watching and skip our...
Anxiety! We’ve all felt it before, sometimes it creeps up on you throughout a particularly stressful day, taking you altogether by surprise and in some cases, it’s a debilitating state of mind that can leave you physically and emotionally drained, highly strung, nervous or even completely paralysed. A recent US study has shown that anxiety...
