Insomnia: You've Tried it All, But Have You Tried Comedy?If you haven’t tried a little laughter in the face of adversity, I highly recommend you give it a shot. We’ve all...reactionscomments
Tracking Sleep? No, Thanks.Fitbits and smartwatches have really taken off in the last few years. You can't turn a corner without seeing someone wearing one...reactionscomments
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
