My Sleep Research Being part of an innovative sleep research team was what led me to do my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Monash University. Professor Shantha Rajaratnam is a world-leading expert in Chronobiology and has received major grants for his research. His results have been published in excellent journals, and I knew that I wantedContinue reading “My 8 Easy Guidelines for Improved Sleep”
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Can You Improve Your Sleep By Going to a Sleep Retreat?
Just the other week I was featured in an article in the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun on sleep retreats. It was weird because I had been planning on running some sleep retreats already, but hadn’t yet. Stranger still, I hadn’t told anyone about my idea yet, and it was the first article that I haveContinue reading “Can You Improve Your Sleep By Going to a Sleep Retreat?”
Would Being More Creative Improve Your Sleep?
The twenty-fourth variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine their impact on sleep is creativity. I will see if using mindfulness colouring books, doing jigsaw puzzles or playing on DJ decks can have a substantial effect on sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy orContinue reading “Would Being More Creative Improve Your Sleep?”
Can Doing Yoga or Pilates Regularly Assist Sleep?
The twenty-third variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine their impact on sleep is yoga and pilates. I will see if doing yoga or pilates in the early evening can have a substantial effect on sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy or difficult IContinue reading “Can Doing Yoga or Pilates Regularly Assist Sleep?”
Could Sensory Deprivation Float Tanks Help Your Sleep?
The twenty-second variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine their impact on sleep is float tanks. I will see if having two sensory deprivation floats in a week can have a substantial effect on sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy or difficult I foundContinue reading “Could Sensory Deprivation Float Tanks Help Your Sleep?”
Do Hot Baths, Steam Rooms or Saunas Improve Sleep Quality?
The twenty-first variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine its impact on sleep is heat and water. I will see if having a sauna, spa or steam session in the evening could assist sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy or difficult I found this strategyContinue reading “Do Hot Baths, Steam Rooms or Saunas Improve Sleep Quality?”
Can Music Help You to Relax at Night and Sleep Better?
The twentieth variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine its impact on sleep is music. I will see if listening to music before bed can help me to wind down and feel sleepy earlier, and if listening once I am in bed helps me to get off to sleep quicker. Continue reading “Can Music Help You to Relax at Night and Sleep Better?”
Would a Regular Massage During the Day Improve Your Sleep at Night?
The nineteenth variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine its impact on sleep is massage. I will see if having three deep tissue massages in a week can have a substantial effect on sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy or difficult I found this strategyContinue reading “Would a Regular Massage During the Day Improve Your Sleep at Night?”
Could Aromatherapy Improve Your Sleep?
The eighteenth variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine its impact on sleep is aromatherapy. I will see if candles or essential oils can have a substantial effect on sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy or difficult I found this strategy to implement, and whatContinue reading “Could Aromatherapy Improve Your Sleep?”
The Best Relaxation Strategies for Great Sleep
The twelfth variable that I will be manipulating across a two week period to examine its impact on sleep is relaxation. I will see if abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation or imagery have a positive effect on sleep quality. I will discuss what my data shows, how easy or difficult I found this strategy to implement,Continue reading “The Best Relaxation Strategies for Great Sleep”