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5 Ways to Cope with Insomnia*
It’s not a secret on my blog that I struggle with insomnia. The first time I ever remember having it I was 13 and it was the summer before I started high school. I was so anxious that I couldn’t sleep for weeks on end. My parents took me to the doctors and I was giving some herbal drops. I used to have to sleep on the sofa so I wouldn’t wake my sister as we shared a room. I remember a low of falling asleep in a cafe. A lot of people tell me at 13 I couldn’t possibly have insomnia but believe me, it went on for weeks,…
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Why My Cat is Helping My Insomnia
Last January I shared my experience with insomnia. A quick recap is that it’s something i’ve dealt with since I was thirteen and it usually raises it’s ugly head when i’m stressed or worried.. but sometimes it’s just there. I’ve always found it stressful in itself which usually gets me stuck in a loop of worried and stressed in case I can’t sleep results in being unable to sleep. It also seems to be more prominent at this time of year for reasons unknown and I do take medication for it, but sometimes it doesn’t help. And I have even tried more alternative methods to help me sleep, such as…
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The Secret Diary of an Insomniac
Credit I’m writing this at 6:12am, and I haven’t been to sleep yet. This is bad, even for me. I feel ill because I’m so tired, you know.. sick, shakey, yet my brain.. no matter what I do.. will not shut off. This is a common thing for me. So many nights do I lie awake willing my brain to just stop whizzing and whirling around so I can simply catch a few hours sleep. It’s usually worse after a few good nights of sleep, I managed three this week and now I’m paying for it with one night where it appears that I won’t be sleeping at all. I…
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5 Ways to De-Stress After a Hard Week*
Because I’m self-employed, I’m usually on my laptop working. I know this isn’t healthy for anyone, it takes full-time to another level and while I do appreciate having full-time work, I know I need to prioritise myself, my family, and our happiness. To combat this incessant need to be working, i’ve been doing my research, and here are 5 ways to de-stress after a hard week; Invest in an Essential Oil Diffuser In the past, I’ve always been a candle-burning girl but recently I’ve been trying essential oils proven to help reduce stress and encourage a natural sleep without the use of tablets. I already use a lavender roll on…
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6 Ways to Boost Your Mood & Energy Levels*
It is easy to find yourself drained, unhappy, and restless with busy life schedules and routines. Life gets challenging sometimes, and it is necessary to boost your mood and energy often to avoid being overwhelmed. You will be surprised how simple and easy it is to keep your mood and energy in check. Yes, here are some simple routines and lifestyle changes you can use to boost your mood and energy whenever you feel down. Exercise It is hard to emphasize enough the benefits of exercise to our bodies. It may not be the easiest thing to commit to, but it is worth your time. Exercising leads to the release…
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Common Causes of Fatigue and Ontario’s Crowd is Combating It?*
“The fatigue produced on the muscles of the human frame does not altogether depend on the actual force employed in each effort but partly on the frequency with which it is exerted. ” Charles Babbage Last year, Statista researched U.S. college students to rectify the amount of fatigue in students. And the research found more than 26.6% of the students claimed that they feel tired for 7 out of 7 days. Talking about Canada, many reports reveal that people from different provinces of Canada, majorly Ontario, reveal that they are experiencing fatigue post-global pandemic the most. And the prominent reason is losing jobs and loved ones. Fortunately, people are looking…
