by Frances | 28 Apr 2021 | Sleep
During the past year we’ve all had to become much smarter about protecting our health and wellbeing. Pre-Covid we had structures and routines that may have felt burdensome at times but were in fact supportive. We had the company of our colleagues with the... by Frances | 19 Apr 2021 | Sleep
A question that’s often been put to me in recent months is How has the pandemic affected people’s sleep? Has it made it worse? The answer seems to be that for some, their sleep has improved. They’ve had more time to exercise, have fun with the kids and enjoy... by Frances | 7 Jan 2021 | Insomnia, Sleep
As I started out on my run today enjoying the beauty of the frosty morning, a white feather floated slowly down from a tree to settle just in front of me on the path. The soft feather caught my attention. At first I thought it was a large snowflake. Then as it got... by Frances | 7 Dec 2020 | Insomnia, Sleep, Stress
Four weeks today and it will be 1st January. Can you believe it? I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the New Year with the prospect of Spring and hopefully getting our lives back towards some kind of normal. I’m already making plans –... by Frances | 13 Nov 2020 | Insomnia, Sleep
Are you tired of hearing yourself say I must do something about my sleep but you never seem able to take the first step? You’re not alone. I’ve certainly said similar things to myself in the past. In my work I come across this a lot. In fact, once you become aware of... by Frances | 26 Oct 2020 | Sleep
This post looks at Seasonal Affective disorder or SAD. Often called the “Winter Blues”, it’s a form of depression that can turn these months into a real struggle for some people. Here I’ll describe the typical symptoms of SAD and suggest...