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Your sleep type and the perfect bedtime for you – The 4 chronotypes

Advice, Blog Posts / By Dave Couto / 18/07/2019

A common challenge for insomniacs is finding the optimal bedtime. Clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, Michael Breus believes that there are 4 types of person and which type you are suggests the optimal bedtime. https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/your-sleep-type-and-the-perfect-bedtime-for-you In a flair for the dramatic Dr Breus calls them:- Lions, Dolphins, Wolves, and Bears. Which type do you think …

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6 tips to help you fall asleep

Advice, Blog Posts / By Dave Couto / 16/07/2019

While obviously I want to help you fall asleep by listening to my podcast and judging from feedback I am helping a lot of people, there are other steps that can be taken to help you get a restful night. Most are very sensible and are thing’s you’re heard about already. But it’s always worth …

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Does sleep tracking negatively effect people’s sleep? – From Yahoo News

Advice, Blog Posts / By Dave Couto / 11/07/2019

Fitness trackers and sleep tracking are become increasingly ubiquitous. People like to gamify their lives and health insurance and medical schemes tie bonuses and benefits to trackable goals. But here at Sleepy Time Tales you will know that one of the purposes of the podcast is to prevent the frustration that can come when people …

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We Put 5 Sleepy Teas To The Test – Huffington Post UK

Advice, Blog Posts / By Dave Couto / 09/07/2019

Personally I’m a fan of rooibos tea at bedtime, but there are a lot of sleepy teas out there to help restless sleepers get a good night. The linked article tries out several. Even if the specific ones mentioned are not available, it may inspire you to explore the options available to you. And of …

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Sleeping tips and tricks from history

Advice, Blog Posts, News / By Dave Couto / 20/03/2019

Sleep has been challenging to people ever since we were people. The night was full of dangers that made a good night’s sleep difficult and dangerous. While modern life has sleeping tips and tricks that are unique to our day, including the very podcast that is attached to this blog, people in ancient and early …

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Can You Make Up For Lost Sleep? And How Much Is Losing Sleep Hurting You In The First Place?

Advice, Blog Posts, News / By Dave Couto / 19/03/2019

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinseatonjefferson/2019/03/15/can-you-make-up-for-lost-sleep-and-how-much-is-losing-sleep-hurting-you-in-the-first-place/#353b59fd1978 Misconceptions ” one of those misconceptions that we can dispose of today is the idea that you can make up for sleep you’ve lost during the week by sleeping in on the weekend. University of Colorado researchers have found that people with consistent sleep deprivation gained weight and experienced a loss of insulin sensitivity. The …

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