Trouble sleeping? 9 Ways to boost your bedtime routine to sleep more soundly

May 3, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

If you’ve been having trouble sleeping in recent weeks, you’re certainly not alone. Self-care is so important at the moment & sleep is a key factor so here are some ways to boost your bedtime routine to get the restorative sleep you need…

8 Practical ways to improve your sleep environment

August 11, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Good sleep is essential – without it, your daily life may suffer so it’s time to make sleep a priority! There are many ways to improve your bedtime routine, such as reading and relaxing before bed and eating sleep-friendly foods, but many people forget one very important aspect: the sleep environment. If you value your sleep health, you need to look at how your bedroom affects it and what you can do to make it better. Here are some tips for maximising your sleep environment today…

Guest post: Should pets sleep in your bedroom?

November 27, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Do you let your dog or cat sleep in your bedroom or on your bed? You are certainly not alone, as a survey commissioned by leading pet insurer Animal Friends found that nearly half of owners sleep with their pets. But is it a good idea to welcome your pet into your bedroom? Today, I’ve […]

Your guide to better sleep

October 26, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

A healthy sleeping pattern is essential to maintaining your health and I think it’s one of the most important factors in living a happy life. Despite its importance, many people neglect this vital function. You may have even adopted some unhealthy habits that are throwing off your sleeping pattern. However, it’s not that hard to […]

The perfect evening routine to help you wind down & sleep more soundly

October 7, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Most of us have a morning routine. A set of activities designed to get us ready for the day and maximise that precious time between our alarm sounding and us leaving the door. But how many of us have an evening routine? Those regular actions that gets our bodies and minds settled and ready for […]

Sleep better & feel better this winter

December 7, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

The average person will spend approximately 25 years sleeping, and with good reason. Whoever said ‘sleep is for the weak’ certainly hasn’t experienced the joys of being horizontal on a Sunday morning. I wonder if there’s a stat out there for the amount of time people daydream of their bed whilst at work? I can […]

Guest post: 4 strange causes of insomnia

October 2, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

After a rather sleepless night earlier this week left me totally drained (and over-emotional!) the following day, I decided to do a little research into the science of sleep. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, about one in three people has some level of insomnia. Sleeplessness can be a pain (especially when you know you’ve got to be […]

Let sleeping dogs lie… and cats too!

August 4, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Last week I introduced you to my cats, Cookie and Muffin in a blog post all about how they came to join our family. Well, this week I want to share more photos of the fluffy little critters because they’ve been very cheeky and have been hogging the bed all week long. I’ve only really […]