Sleepaway Gone WrongSince venturing down the road that is insomnia, I have experimented with several different bedtime routines in the hopes of alleviating my...reactionscomments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains...reactionscomments
Sleep Math: Crunching the NumbersAren’t Facebook reels and TikTok videos the best? On a daily basis, you can find at least a dozen videos that relate...reactionscomments
Scrolling With Insomnia: 3 Reminders I Got From a Facebook AdWe have all been there – scrolling social media in the wee hours. Insomnia or not, we are all guilty of spending...reactionscomments
When Working Hard Means Sleeping Hard – SometimesAs we grow, some things stick with us and others fade slowly away. For instance, I can remember all my old childhood...reactionscomments
Sleep Awareness Week®: 5 Ways I'm Shaking Things UpThe importance of sleep permeates virtually every aspect of our lives from birth onward. A solid night’s sleep is the goal beginning...reactionscomments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in InsomniaAs a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the...reactionscomments
3 Positives to Sleeplessness: My Hidden Insomnia Perks2020 was a rollercoaster to say the least – and not the good kind. It’s akin to that 1 ride at the...reactions2comments
Medication-Induced InsomniaI wasn’t always a person who is scared of medications, but I have definitely morphed into 1 over the years. The fear...reactionscomments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New YearAugust always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and...reactionscomments
When Sleep Makes a Surprise VisitSome nights, having insomnia is like having the worst kind of reverse surprise party. You know there’s a small chance you will...reactionscomments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work...reactionscomments
When Noise Is What You NeedSomehow, I managed to make it through raising 2 children without losing too many precious hours of sleep, but over the years...reactions2comments
Sleep, Please Don't Be a StrangerRecently and thanks to my Roku, I rediscovered Perfect Strangers – a favorite show from the late 80s. I have hosted my...reactionscomments
When Spring Break Breaks Your Sleep RoutineSpring Break this year was great. I accomplished a long list of tasks around the house, watched all the Netflix and Hulu...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to an InsomniacWe all put a foot in our mouths at some point or another. Most of us have made the mistake of saying...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Faking It Until You Make ItSeveral years ago, I had a coworker whose mantra was, “Fake it till you make it.” Truth be told, I don’t know...reactionscomments
Arming Myself by Knowing My Insomnia TriggersGetting to know your insomnia patterns can be tricky, but if you become acquainted with them, you may even learn to recognize...reactionscomments
My Experience Trying to Sleep Without Using My Meditation AppI did a foolish thing last night. While I am no stranger to making significantly less-than-wise choices from time to time, this...reactions1comment
3 Lessons I Have Learned About My Insomnia…and MyselfFor the last several years, I have endured insomnia and all the fun that goes along with it. My insomnia started in...reactionscomments
