I love words. I love how choosing the right word can change our perception. Silver versus grey. Should versus want. The right words can help us reframe how we experience an event or a feeling. Why do some words have positive connotations, yet others that mean the same thing can sound so undesirable?

Another phenomenon I’m experiencing in my community is the creativity behind staying connected. If we must stay physically apart from one another, how do we stay connected? FaceTime visits with friends and family have been my go-to. I’m seeing virtual hangouts appear, and while nothing replaces spending time face-to-face with friends and loved ones, this is a great way to remain connected.

Do you ask yourself what went wrong? I can take a few guesses. Your plan didn’t accommodate real life. By that, I mean, it didn’t consider having to work late nights, having to care for a sick pet, child, or loved one. You didn’t expect to get that nasty bug everyone else got. You ran out of money to keep paying for that expensive membership.

Sleep hygiene consists of the practices you can put into place to help you better prepare for sleep. I discussed some findings stressing the importance of adequate sleep in the previous post. In this post I share tips to help you get a better night’s sleep.

Last Monday night, I listened to 10% Happier with Dan Harris as he interviewed Dr. Matthew Walker, a neuroscientist who researches sleep—because sleep is also good for you.

My intention with this blog is to share what I learn with you. I feel strongly about providing references so that if a topic is of interest to you, I’ve provided a starting point for your research. I will also likely be sharing opinion pieces and anecdotes.