Coping with / advice about sleep problems Books

Book SynopsisA book written by a leader for professionals who struggle with sleep. Giles Watkins, the author, explores this problem through his own sleep struggles and provides guidance for readers using techniques and personal tips that transformed his life and helped him to sleep better. Along the way he explains the importance and function of sleep and how lack of sleep typically effects professionals. The book also examines how organizations can promote better sleep. As challenges with sleep for professionals reach epidemic proportions in the 21st century, this book provides an invaluable guide for those in positions of responsibility and encourages employee wellbeing in organizations.

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Book SynopsisREVISED AND UPDATED EDITION OF FAST ASLEEPTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFeaturing an expanded four-week plan and bonus material on brain health, mood, immunity and metabolism, this updated & revised edition of Fast Sleep is packed with the latest scientific research and even more guidance to help you improve your sleep for good.'I read this eagerly because I am desperate for tips on how to sleep better. It is based around the revolutionary idea that when it comes to sleep what matters is not the hours you spend in bed but the quality of the sleep you are getting - your sleep efficiency. This book was full of surprises!' -- Jeremy VineGround-breaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The 5:2 Fast Diet and The Fast 800A good night's sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep well? In 4 Weeks to Better Sleep, Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works.Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy going. The result is a radical four-week plan, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time. With plenty of surprising recommendations - including tips for teenagers, people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag - plus recipes which will boost your deep sleep by improving your gut microbiome, 4 Weeks to Better Sleep provides the tools you need to sleep better, reduce stress and feel happier.With new techniques and a revised 4-week sleep programme to help you sleep faster and better

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Book Synopsis**Featured on BBC Radio 4's A Good Read** 'A profound meditation on language and loss and time, and on how we construct ourselves through stories. And it's painful. And it's beautiful. And I love it.' NATHAN FLIER Samantha Harvey's insomnia arrived, seemingly, from nowhere; for a year she has spent her nights chasing sleep that rarely comes. She's tried everything to appease it. Nothing is helping. What happens when one of the basic human needs goes unmet? For Samantha Harvey, extreme sleep deprivation resulted in a raw clarity about life itself. Original and profound, The Shapeless Unease is a startlingly insightful exploration of memory, writing and influence, death and grief, and the will to survive. 'A delight to read... ineffably rewarding' OBSERVER 'Easily one of the truest and best books I've read about what it's like to be alive now, in this country' MAX PORTER 'How can a book about a sensual deprivation be so sensuous and so full? ... it seemed to give my sleep resonance and poetry. What a beautiful book.' TESSA HADLEYTrade Review[A] remarkable book… [The Shapeless Unease is] an extraordinary journey, but it’s also mesmerising. Harvey writes with hypnotic power and poetic precision about – well, about everything: grief, pain, memory, family, the night sky, a lake at sunset, what it means to dream and what it means to suffer and survive. -- Christina Patterson * Mail on Sunday *A delight to read… suffused with the sense of a timeless fable… ineffably rewarding. -- Colin Grant * Observer *Urgent and wild, but also dazzling in its precision. This is what it must be like to try to keep hold of a brilliant mind that is threatening to unspool… a dark, seductive book about fear and madness and their allure… Reading The Shapeless Unease can feel not unlike dipping into strange, unchartered waters: it is by turns bracing and soothing, with a dark undertow and glimmers of light at the surface, and one emerges from it with an altered perspective, a sense of time having slowed down. -- Sophie McBain * New Statesman *Samantha Harvey's dazzling, dizzying trip through the nightmare world of the sleepless...[is a] wondrous little book... a treasure trove of material… The Shapeless Unease is also one of the best books you will find about swimming. And its wonders. -- Roger Alton * Daily Mail *Intricately intriguing… astonishing… [The Shapeless Unease is] a particular joy. It moves between topics with ease, and yet at its heart it is an emotional book… I haven’t read a book which is quite as clear about being a writer. -- Stuart Kelly * Scotland on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **A GUIDE TO USING THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK TO CREATE THE OPTIMUM PERSONAL ROUTINE: SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER, FEEL BETTER.''A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence'' - Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants''Who knew our body clocks determined so much of our health, happiness, and lifespan? I learned so much'' - James Nestor, author of Breath In the twenty-first century, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise and our social lives long after dark. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the best time to sleep, eat and think.In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster shares his life''s work, taking us on a fascinating and surprising journey through the science of our body clocks. Using his own studies, as well as insights from an international community of sleep scientists and biologists studying circadian rhythms, he illustrates the surprising effects the time of day can have on our health, including:- how a walk outside at dawn can ensure a better night''s sleep- how eating after sundown can affect our weight- the extraordinary effects the time we take our medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions, such as strokesIn the modern world, we have neglected an essential part of our biology. But with knowledge of this astonishing science, we can get back into the rhythm, and live healthier, sharper lives.Sunday Times bestseller, January 2023Trade Review'A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence' -- Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for OccupantsA comprehensive manifesto for living in harmony with our body clocks, penned by someone who has devoted his career to studying them. * Financial Times *'Who knew that everything, I mean everything to do with our health is influenced by our circadian rhythms and sleep: physical and mental health, immune functioning, disease, fertility, relationships, energy, emotions, mood, work life, family life and happiness. This book tells you what to do to keep within your natural rhythm and how to do it. A perfect blend of humour, science and pure genius - what more could you want? Consider it an emergency to read' -- Ruby Wax'Who knew our body clocks determined so much of our health, happiness, and lifespan? Renowned neuroscientist Russell Foster has spent four decades shining a light into the dimly understood and fascinating field of human biological rhythms. This book crisply summarizes what he's discovered. I learned so much' -- James Nestor, author of Breath'This book has the answers to everything you've ever wondered about your natural rhythms, from sleep to eating to exercise. Excellent, engaging and evidence-based, it's a brilliant guide to an aspect of our health we don't think about enough' -- Claudia Hammond, author of The Art of Rest'Strongly recommended. You will sleep more deeply, be awake more fully, and live much more harmoniously with Russell Foster's help' -- Anthony Seldon, author of The Impossible Office?: The History of the British Prime Minister'Almost all of us would benefit from this revelatory guide by a world-leading expert on circadian neuroscience' (Editor's Choice) * The Bookseller *'Russell Foster's writing on circadian rhythms and sleep opens a new scientific frontier. Understanding the effect of sleep on our brains is the key to improved performance and happiness. Sleep is to the brain what diet is to the body' -- Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Trade Policy, UK'Whatever I do in my day, or wherever I have travelled to or from, Russell Foster's guiding words and advice on healthy sleep, regular rhythms and the importance of daylight resound in my head. This is a must read for anyone wishing a more balanced existence' -- Dora Loewenstein, President of BrainWaves, and a Vice-President of Save the ChildrenAstonishing . . . What gives the book special force is the author's prominence on the front lines of circadian neuroscience and sleep medicine, not to mention the breadth and depth of the research, which he is as excited to share as if he were recounting a gripping mystery. * Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisForget unrealistic childcare manuals this is the book you really need to help you cope brilliantly with those first chaotic days and months ahead.As a health journalist and mother-of-three, Lucy Atkins is familiar with both the medical aspects of childbirth and baby development, and the reality of day-to-day life as an exhausted first-time mum or dad. In her feisty, humorous style, she begins with that first mind-blowing day and addresses the issues unique to the first-time parent who stares at their newborn and thinks Where are the instructions?Anticipating the questions and concerns of all new mothersWhy does my baby cry so much? Will I ever lose all this weight? Am I a bad parent because?the book provides practical advice and level-headed reassurance. It addresses the needs of the baby and, very importantly, those of the parent during the first year of their baby's life.Contents include:Starter's orders the equipment and kit you really need, as opposed to what the department storeTrade Review‘A great book for any first-time mother.’ Sarah Beeny, TV property expert and mother of four. ‘An honest, down-to-earth guide.’ Mother and Baby ‘You can't go wrong with a book as comprehensive as First-Time Parent.’ Tidewater Parent ‘Eminently more friendly than most baby manuals.’ Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisCultivate more gratitude as you wind down for the night with Moonlight Gratitude: A Journal. The perfect companion to Moonlight Gratitude: 365 Nighttime Meditations for Deep, Tranquil Sleep All Year Long, the Moonlight Gratitude journal includes some of the more powerful meditations from the book with added journal prompts meant to help you reflect on your days and find comfort in your nights. Connect with your soul as you explore the concept of gratitude. Spend time appreciating the beauty of the Moon and the hours of sleep it rules over with evening reflection prompts that guide you through finding the abundance in your life. Get in tune with your inner guidance as you journal about your desires, dreams, accepting change, and much more. Wind down, quiet your thoughts, and let the Moon lead you to prioritizing your needs for more peaceful nights and better sleep. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life, or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate your way. Other titles in this series include: Be Happy: A Journal, Beautifully Brave Journal, Find Your Mantra, Finding Gratitude: A Journal, Self Care, Spellcraft, and Everyday Calm.

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Book SynopsisExperts of every kind are queuing up to warn us that lack of sleep, or the wrong kind, will bring down a bewildering array of dire consequences.Heather Darwall-Smith''s message in this book is simple: don''t panic!Humans are biologically programmed to sleep, and by interrogating all the factors - sociological, physiological, neurological, and psychological - that might be impeding this innate instinct, each of us can work out the changes we can make in our own lifestyles to allow ourselves to sleep naturally again.This book demystifies the bewildering data around sleep by combining science with natural self-help techniques.Inside the pages of this illustrated guide to sleep, you''ll discover:- A visual approach to understanding the science of why and how we sleep through info-graphics, graphs and diagrams that unpick the data and present the facts in an easy-to-follow format- Proven techniques and strategies for be

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Book SynopsisA fast and easy six-step approach for addressing insomnia and other sleep disorders. More than one third of adults suffer from insomnia or some other kind of sleep disorder. Left unaddressed, lack of sleep can lead to debilitated health, lowered resilience, and decreased performance in all aspects of life. Restoring hope to the sleepless, psychotherapist Philip Carr-Gomm reveals how we each have the ability to unlock better sleep naturally. Combining his knowledge of sleep science and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with techniques drawn from spiritual traditions and insights from the emerging field of psychedelic therapy, Carr-Gomm presents a fast and easy-to-follow six-step program to help you sleep better. He explores a multitude of approaches to sleep, as well as sleep difficulties and how to overcome them. He looks at the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy and microdosing, applying elements of the psychedelic therapy model as a way of optimising the conditions for sleep. He recommends thirteen natural ways we can drift into a deep and restorative sleep, including hypnotherapy, Yoga Nidra, sophrology, progressive muscle relaxation, and white, pink, and grey noise, and provides scripts for five of these techniques. His successful sleep clinic provides online support in the form of short videos and audio meditations as well as exercises. Helping you get a better night’s sleep, this concise and simple guide shows you how to benefit from everything the night offers to body and soul.Trade Review“A must-read for all those who find good sleep elusive. Soundly based in contemporary sleep science—also a deeply practical approach.” * Vivianne Crowley, psychologist and author of Wicca *“An excellent short guide to sleep from a very welcome integral perspective with a wonderfully varied selection of approaches to try. My new go-to recommendation for clients and colleagues suffering from sleep difficulties.” * Stephen Decker, chartered psychologist and coeditor of Taking Children Seriously *“No one can officiate a marriage between mind and spirit better than Philip Carr-Gomm.” * Ruby Wax, actress and author of Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled *“A brilliant, important, and inspiring book that will be so helpful to so many people.” * Rosalind Watts, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and clinical lead for Imperial College London’s p *“Sleep is one of the great unsolved mysteries of neuroscience. We understand very little of either what it is or why we, or indeed almost every animal that has a central nervous system, do it. With so little hard science as to its nature, those of us who suffer from sleep disturbances must fall back on empirical methodologies that have been shown to work. Philip Carr-Gomm’s book is a practical guide to finding the peace that comes from returning to the patterns of sleep that energize our waking lives. I strongly commend it to you as a very practical and helpful guide.” * Peter Mobbs, professor emeritus and former dean of the faculty of life sciences and dean of preclini *“Philip Carr-Gomm’s message on how to access the power of the night for the world of healing, restorative sleeps, and dreams is of value and much needed. His six-step program provides practical and easy ways to fall asleep and to access your creative, healing dreams— an invaluable resource. I highly recommend The Gift of the Night!” * Machiel Klerk, author of Dream Guidance *“Sleep as a daily embodied spiritual practice! This workbook is a rare marriage of science and soul.” * David Peters, professor emeritus and cofounder and director of the Centre for Resilience at the Univ *“Philip Carr-Gomm presents a succinct but authoritative look at ways to help us sleep better. Science and spirituality are drawn upon equally, with inspiration and techniques coming via sophrology, yoga nidra, and the latest sleep research. The author even taps into the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy, applying elements of the model as a way of optimizing the conditions for sleep. Accessible, practical, and endlessly thought-provoking, reading The Gift of the Night certainly won’t send you to sleep, but the rich content contained within should provide even the greatest insomniacs with plenty of new ways to finally drift off.” * Ian Roullier, cofounder of the Psychedelic Participant Advocacy Network (PsyPAN) and mental health a *“Philip Carr-Gomm has drawn on his own sleeping difficulties to create an integrative approach to tackling sleep issues. Although the problem is a simple one—we have difficulty sleeping well—the roots of it can be complex and multilayered. Philip draws on his training as a psychologist to help tackle these issues, combining the best of current scientific understanding with transpersonal approaches that help address wider holistic aspects of sleep disorder. Philip is highly trained in multiple disciplines (many of which contribute to the wide range of helpful suggestions in this book), but he wears his learning lightly. The book is written in a relaxed and conversational style: readers will feel as though they are being taken by the hand by a wise and helpful friend who can guide them toward a satisfying night’s sleep. I can’t recommend this book highly enough.” * Martin Treacy, chartered psychologist and cofounder of the British Psychological Society Transperson *Table of ContentsForeword by Kristen LaMarca, Ph.D., DBSM Introduction The Integrative Approach PART ONEThe Six-Step Program to Get You Sleeping Better Step 1: What Psychedelic Therapy Can Teach Us Step 2: Tune In Step 3: Optimize the Body Step 4: Prepare the Setting Step 5. Choose Your Medicine: Thirteen Ways to Get to Sleep 1. CBT-I: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia aka Behavioural Sleep Medicine 2. Sophrology 3. Hypnotherapy 4. The Silva Method 5. Yoga Nidra 6. Tapping: the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)7. Progressive Muscle Relaxation8. The Autogenic Lateral Scan 9. The Power of Sound to Help You Sleep 10. Breathing11. Jin Shin Jyutsu 12. Havening 13. The Day Review Five Scripts to Practice With Step 6: Create Rituals PART TWO Almost Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about SleepSleep FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide for a Good Night’s Sleep Afterword How I Developed the Six-Step ProgramNotes Resources Acknowledgements About the AuthorIndex

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Book SynopsisEnd your day with reflective meditations and thoughtful journal prompts for every season paired with serene landscape art to get you on the path of mindfulness. Though it can be easy to get caught up in the fast-paced world throughout the year, Night Meditations encourages you to be present and mindful of every thought. With this beautiful book, you can end each day calm and at peace.Night Meditations will help you create a peaceful and purposeful mindset, giving you the freedom to feel calm and think reflectively as you begin to understand your thoughts each night through this mindful routine. With prompts for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, this guide is perfect for everyone—from those picking up their first mindful practice to long-time followers. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life, or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate your way. Expand your self-reflection practice with the other Everyday Inspiration Journals: Astrological Self-Care Journal Be Happy: A Journal Beautifully Brave Journal Calm Your Anxiety Journal Essential Dream Journal Everyday Calm: A Journal Find Your Mantra Journal Finding Gratitude: A Journal Healing Burnout Morning Meditations Self Care Journal Spellcraft

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Book SynopsisWe have spent decades optimising our waking hours, but what about the precious hours after we doze off (or try to)? The Magic of Sleep tells you everything you''ve ever wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. As the most active time for our brains and the most important element to a calmer, happier life, sleep has become the topic of our times. Drawing on the success of Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, Michael Acton Smith writes the ultimate guide to good sleep. Beautifully illustrated and packed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, this book contains life-changing tips. At once a bedside companion and a sleeping aide, The Magic of Sleep will be your solution to a better sleeping life, improving each of your waking hours. - Reduce your sleepless nights by finding the perfect soundtrack for dozing off - Learn the new science of sleep, including how to create ideas while you''re asleep - Discove

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Book SynopsisLucid, lyrical and intellectually profound: this collection of poems resonates with real life and death, but mostly what falls in between: the charmed darkness.Several ghosts haunt Learning to Sleep, John Burnside's first collection of poetry in four years - from the author's mother, commemorated in an exquisitely charged variant on the pastoral elegy, to the poet Arthur Rimbaud, who wanders an implausible Lincolnshire landscape looking for some sign of belonging. Throughout the book, the powers and dominions of a lost pagan ancestry emerge unexpectedly through the gaps in contemporary life: half-seen and fleeting, but profoundly present. Behind it all, the figure of Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, marks Burnside's own attempts to come to terms with the severe sleep disorder from which he has suffered for years, a condition that culminated in the recent near-death experience that informs the latter part of the book. Add to this a series of provocative meditations on the ways in which we are all harmed by institutions, from organised religion, or marriage, to the tawdry concepts of gender and romantic love that subtly govern our personal lives, and Learning to Sleep reveals Burnside at his most elegiac, while still retaining a radical pagan's sense of celebration and cultural independence. 'For my money, John Burnside is by far the best British poet alive... I read it over and over again, marvelling at its concision and beauty.' Cressida Connolly, Spectator** A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021**Trade ReviewThe absence of rest, and its physical and mental impacts, is made tangible... Burnside deftly provides some light within this gloaming. -- Rishi Dastidar * Guardian *For my money, John Burnside is by far the best British poet alive... I read it over and over again, marvelling at its concision and beauty. -- Cressida Connolly * Spectator, *Books of the Year* *A masterful storyteller... I'm in safe hands whenever I pick up a book by him. -- Jen Campbell * The Times, on ASHLAND & VINE *As a poet, Burnside has peripheral vision: he is always glimpsing other worlds out of the corner of his eye... Never stops registering the ways in which beauty makes life worth living. -- Kate Kellaway * Observer, on STILL LIFE WITH FEEDING SNAKE *Few writers manage distinction in even one form. John Burnside has achieved it in two [poetry and fiction]... A Burnside narrative stays in the mind like a half-broken dream; it's often hard to pin down just why it is so compelling... If you have hitherto admired John Burnside in only one genre, now is the time to take the smallest of sideways steps and read both. -- Fiona Sampson * New Statesman, on ASHLAND & VINE and STILL LIFE WITH FEEDING SNAKE *

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Book SynopsisPlagued by insomnia for twenty years, Marie Darrieussecq turns her attention to the causes, implications and consequences of sleeplessness: a nocturnal suffering that culminates at 4 a.m. and then defines the next day. In Sleepless, she recounts her own experiences alongside those of fellow insomniacs, mostly writers – ‘as if writing were not sleeping’ – Ovid, Marcel Proust, Virginia Woolf, Marguerite Duras, Franz Kafka, Georges Perec and others. With her inimitable humour, she describes her dealings with a somnologist and her attempts to find a remedy – trying sleeping pills, cannabis, alcohol, bedtime rituals, acupuncture, yoga, hypnosis, psychoanalysis, a gravity blanket and a range of sleep-aid devices. Darrieussecq considers bedrooms, beds, clinophilia (‘the tendency to remain in a prone position without sleeping for prolonged periods of time’), her need to be alone in bed, those without beds, the homeless, refugees, trauma and capitalism’s role in sleeplessness, our constant wakefulness online, the forest as a hypnagogic zone and how our relationship with animals is connected to our sleep, or lack of it. Ranging between autobiography, clinical observation and criticism, Sleepless is a graceful, inventive meditation by one of the most daring, inventive novelists writing today.Trade Review‘Marie Darrieussecq invites us on an extended patrol of the corridors of Hotel Insomnia in the company of the ghosts of the famous sleep-deprived, then turns to the story of her own intimate tussle with sleep that will not come. Amid the torrent of publications in the new sleep science, this is the only book I know that concedes to sleep its proper majesty and its own dark poetry.’ — J. M. Coetzee‘Splendidly translated by Penny Hueston, this is a brilliantly creative and playful meditation on the disturbing reality of insomnia, one that weaves together Darrieussecq’s own experiences with quotations, images and biographical anecdotes from other sleep-deprived writers.’ — P. D. Smith, Guardian‘Sleepless is a peculiar book, though it captures the skittering, jittery mood of an insomniac's “white forgetfulness”, of what it’s like to be simultaneously over-stimulated and over-stretched.’ — Roger Lewis, Telegraph‘On the page [Sleepless is] fragmentary, footnoted and studded with photos and illustrations. It’s panoramic in its survey of insomniac literature, and also softly intimate where it touches on the author’s own life. In its range and genre it’s unpindownable. Darrieussecq is one of the most prolific and distinguished living writers in France with a truly impressive body of work. All her familiar acuity, humour, humility and intensity are evident in Sleepless.’ — Samantha Harvey, Guardian‘[Darrieussecq] shows convincingly that the socioeconomic organization of twenty-first-century life conspires to rob us of sleep…. It is that, in the eyes of capitalism, sleep is a “structural attention deficit” that impedes “non-stop-connectivity” and the possibility of being open for value extraction and commodification twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week…. For her readers, whether they are insomniacs or not, Sleepless is a meditation on a condition that is more widespread than is generally acknowledged, and impinges, at least philosophically, even on those who do not have it.’ — Ryan Ruby, Times Literary Supplement‘Darrieussecq is a prolific and much-lauded novelist, psychoanalyst, and translator; she has also, for a significant portion of her life, been hopelessly unable to sleep. Sleepless tells the story of this near-unrelenting affliction, a recount couched in prose that is, by turns, distractedly diaristic, a socio-political tract, grimly funny, and heartbreaking – all inflected by the dreamy logic of chronic wakefulness. It is the kind of book likely to keep a reader just as wide-eyed.’ — Jack Barron, The Arts Desk ‘Darrieussecq is exceptionally well-read and her prose is roving and referential. The effect is decadent and dexterous…. The narration is high-octane, zooming from big ideas to minute detail within a handful of words. And yet she makes it so easy, so pleasurable to be taken on this ride. The reading experience is exhilaratingly lucid.’ — Fiona Murphy, The Saturday Paper ‘[D]arrieussecq writes as she takes us through treatments (wine, pills), rituals (counting lovers) and other practices (burrowing, gravity blankets). As her investigation expands it pulls in psychiatry, sorcery, genocide, street lighting, first husbands, lobotomies, the despoliation of nature. Drawing on her journals, previously published works, travels, personal photographs and memories of the pandemic years, the result is itself a bit like a sleepless night: hypnagogic, discursive.’ — David Terrien, ArtReview ‘Bad sleepers do not necessarily make great writers, and vice versa, but in Sleepless, Darrieussecq shows she a is a great writer, one who is very much awake, and that maybe all those nocturnal hours were not lost after all; she has provided us with a luminous exploration of life after dark.’ — Joshua Rees, Buzz Magazine ‘[I]t’s a book about living with insomnia that contains within it the feeling and structure of insomnia itself. It’s a sleepless text, company and comfort for insomniacs, and instruction for those heading off to a good night’s sleep. It is ever-awake and ready for the exhausted and the good sleepers alike to pick up in the morning.’ — Rebecca Hussey, Words Without Borders‘I was kept up – with rapt attention – by Fitzcarraldo’s translation of Marie Darrieussecq’s heady, labyrinthine, and restless exploration of insomnia. Sleepless is an allusive tissue of self-reflection, offering disquieting insights into a chronically wakeful world, covering the personal effects as well as the wider political consequences of a society that values – over anything else – incessant productiveness. Penny Hueston’s translation retains the verve and wit of the original, and even adds the lightest of English lilts. It does great justice to the Darrieussecq’s intricate and sensitive work.’ — Jack Barron, The Arts Desk Books of the Year

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Book SynopsisIntroducing eight easy-to-use techniques for falling asleep, How to Sleep: A Natural Method is an indispensable companion for those who find it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. When sleeplessness becomes a regular occurrence, it can set up a vicious cycle of fatigue, anxiety, and sleepless nights. Finding ways to turn off the racing mind and negative thoughts or stress when going to sleep is an essential step, allowing you to break that vicious cycle and move towards a place of better well-being. The eight simple sleep techniques, along with their accompanying notes, are designed to calm the mind and allow sleep to come naturally. They are distilled from the best of thinking from the East and the West, including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and meditation, taking lessons from each of these methods on how best to quiet your mind and find a calm place from which to fall asleep.Trade Review'Both educational and practical, How to Sleep: A Natural Method gives valuable advice and tips to help with many of the leading causes of sleeplessness without people needing a PhD to understand it.' - Ian Stockbridge, MNCS (Accred), MBABCP, MBACP

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to Sleep Care provides scores of new tips and tricks to help you achieve better rest.

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Book SynopsisOn average, we spend around six years of our lives dreaming. Yet, astonishingly, few of us understand the purpose of dreams and even fewer recognise what our dreaming mind can tell us about ourselves and our world.Melinda Powell, psychotherapist and co-founder of the Dream Research Institute UK, reveals how better understanding our dreams can improve our waking lives.As well as examining the importance of sleep and dreams, The Hidden Lives of Dreams explores the role of light, colour, landscapes, space, healing presence and lucidity in dreams, dispels common misconceptions and addresses our fears of nightmares. Powell shows how to tap into our dreams as a source of guidance and inspiration to enhance our wellbeing and to discover a healthier, more balanced approach to life.'Exploring the depths of dreaming with an experienced guide like Melinda Powell will bring you closer to your heart, your purpose and your truest self. Highly recommended.'Robert Waggoner

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Book SynopsisREAD THIS BOOK AND SLEEP WELL THE EASY WAYDo you find it hard to switch off at night? Do you feel tired all day but when your head hits the pillow it''s impossible to sleep? Whether it''s worrying about work, ''doomscrolling'' on your phone or overcaffeinating yourself to get through the day, modern lifestyle choices are robbing us from the sleep we deserve. But how can we break free from the vicious cycle of fatigue and insomnia? Allen Carr''s Easyway method offers a unique solution. This world-renowned, clinically-proven method has helped an estimated 50 million people with their behavioural issues and addictions, including smoking, alcohol, weight control and digital addiction. In this book, this tried-and-tested method is applied to sleeping difficulties. The beauty of this method is that it DOES NOT RELY ON WILLPOWER. It will not ban your phone from your bedside or take away your morning coffee but instead unravel the cogniti

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Book Synopsis100 simple practices and activities to incorporate into any bedtime routine to help you fall asleep easier and wake up refreshed and renewed.Do you have trouble getting—and staying—asleep? Sleep rituals can set the mood for restful slumber and help you drift off in peace—let these recommended bedtime routines be your key to a good night’s sleep! This accessible guide offers 100 easy rituals—including sleep-friendly recipes, relaxing yoga poses, calming breathing exercises, soothing meditations, and comforting writing exercises—suited for every type of person. You can even mix and match them for a completely customized bedtime experience and find the perfect solution to banish any sleepless night. Rituals include: -Sleep-friendly recipes, like nutmeg-spiced warm milk -Soothing practices like dry brushing -Restorative yoga poses, such as Child’s Pose -Breathing exercises, like alternate nostril breathing Let Sleep Rituals help you get the good night’s sleep you’ve been dreaming of!Trade Review"Easy practices and activities to set the mood for more restful slumber." * Happify *"These affirmations have been helpful in reducing my anxiety or stress, as they guide my mind to a better state." * A Chronic Voice *

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Book SynopsisSET YOURSELF UP FOR BETTER SLEEP with 50 tips you can put into practice around the clockPRACTICAL, SCIENCE-BACKED ADVICE from Professor Alice Gregory, author of Nodding OffDREAMY ILLUSTRATIONS by celebrated artist María Medem bring each tip to lifeTHE PERFECT GIFT for new parents, stressed students or anyone who would benefit from better sleep Discover the secrets of a good night's sleep. This boxed set of fifty cards and accompanying booklet provides accurate and up-to-date scientific advice to help improve the sleep experience. Following a 24-hour structure, it features practical tips to benefit your sleep health from the moment of waking through to bedtime, and even things you can do if you're up in the middle of the night. Discover how alcohol, caffeine, your life stage, screen time, exercise, light and many other factors can impact your sleep, and what you can do about it. Complete wi

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Sleep has all the information you need to enhance your life with a good night's sleep.How much sleep is normal? What might be preventing you from sleeping well? This trusty tome deals with both of these questions and more. The Little Book of Sleep shows which foods are over-stimulating and which are calming, looks at dreams and what they mean, provides advice on surviving long plane journeys and avoiding the dreaded jetlag, and ends with a few sleepy myths that will have you nodding off in no time.Top Tips to Ease the StressThere are some ways to make shift work more bearable.1. When you are working, make sure the light is bright, and when you are meant to be sleeping, make sure the room is dark.2. Don't wait until the night you start your shift to change sleeping patterns. Try to go to bed a little later each night in order to anticipate the change it will make to your wake-sleep patterns.3. Eat proper meals and don't resort to convenience food and alcohol to help you wind down. You will cope better if you eat nourishing food.Table of ContentsAbout Sleep • When Things go Wrong • Lifestyle Factors • Nightmares • Air Travel • Food, Drink and Supplements • A Few Dream Meanings • Myths.

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Book SynopsisJoe & Rosie Wicks'We are all getting a good night's sleep, thanks to Rosey'No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep.Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term.In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family. Covering every conceivable challenge that you may encounter in the first year, this is your nurturing guide to the methods that really work.Whether you are in a fog of sleepless nights or expecting your bundle of joy, let this book be your guiding light, helping you to calmly and confidently navigate your baby's first year.Trade ReviewThanks to Rosey's brilliant advice, my daughter naps and sleeps like a dream -- Kate Lawler * Kate Lawler *Rosey came to the rescue just at the right time - her help has been life-changing and I can't recommend her enough -- Anna Williamson * Anna Williamson *

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Book SynopsisAre you a bear, lion or wolf?Learn your sleep profile and get your best night's rest with Australia's leading sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo.Do you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep or find yourself exhausted during the day? Olivia's straightforward, science-based tips will enable you to get the sleep you really need - not only will you sleep better, you'll be more productive, less stressed and able to function at your absolute best.Whether you're an early-rising lion, a hardworking bear or a night-loving wolf, Olivia has the exact tips and tricks you need to sleep properly - so that you can live your best life.

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Book SynopsisMake aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this comprehensive holistic healing guide. If you''re in search of a more natural approach to health and wellbeing, expert Louise Robinson has created over 40 bespoke remedies, blends, and rituals to transform your body and mind - the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Science now supports what practitioners have long known: that oils derived from plants have powerful therapeutic properties, working holistically on mind, body, and spirit. From massage oils to boost immunity, to room diffusers to help you sleep - this book is your complete guide to essential oils and their healing properties. Harness the power of essential oils and discover:- What aromatherapy is and the benefits of the practice- How essential oils work - What ingredients and equipment you will need to get started- How to use essential oils safely with guidance to boTrade ReviewThis little book of self-care shares the perfect blend of essential oils to care for and heal yourself, combined with massage routines, yoga, meditation, and breathwork * Happiful *

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Book SynopsisThe stunning book from wellbeing experts NEOM and discover the secrets to BETTER SLEEP. LESS STRESS. MORE ENERGY. MOOD BOOST.A bible of knowledge with lots of great advice' Alesha DixonAn invaluable guide to holistic wellbeing' Joshua Fletcher (@anxietyjosh) anxiety therapist and author************These are the four pillars of wellbeing and there is no one better placed to show you how to achieve each of them than Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM.After eighteen years of building the UK''s leading wellbeing business, Nicola has been there, done that and got the weighted blanket. In this beautifully illustrated guide, she combines her own no-nonsense advice with insights from experts on sleep, stress, energy and mood, so that you can find the solutions that work for you.Wellbeing starts with the little moments so whether you''ve got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you will find simple tips and tricks that will suit your lifestyle and help you feel better than ever, the NEOM way.Trade ReviewThis stylish book focuses on small steps towards attaining greater wellbeing [...] Elliott’s overall philosophy is achievable, too * Daily Express, the best health and wellbeing books for 2024 *This book will supercharge your wellbeing practices. A fresh, personalised toolkit, tailored to your needs, your preferences and your available resources. * Suzy Reading, Chartered Psychologist *Nicola‘s approach to wellbeing is refreshing and insightful, this book is a bible of knowledge with lots of great advice * Alesha Dixon *The perfect no-nonsense introduction to navigating a balanced lifestyle and making small changes to improve your day to day * Hello! Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to baby sleep, Lucy Wolfe has seen and solved it all. Her stay-and-support approach has helped thousands of parents achieve the holy grail of babyhood a full night's sleep.But even with the best routine things can go awry, so in this book Lucy addresses in detail the most common problems that undermine your efforts: short naps, feeding associations at bedtime, early rising and much more.By helping parents understand their child's sleep science and common tendencies in the first three years, Lucy shows parents how to introduce and maintain a gentle approach that is 98 per cent effective in addressing sleep issues.This book provides all the support needed for both baby and parents to overcome persistent challenges and get the sleep they need.My cousin recommended Lucy Wolfe to me after Theodore had his worst night ever, sleeping just 90 minutes. I started Lucy's routine on a Saturday night and, even with a cold, Theodore has been sleepi

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Book SynopsisAn eye-opening guidebook for professionals looking to overcome their chronic stress, burnout and Busy Brain symptoms using a simple eight-week plan by Dr Romie Mushtaq.Traditional methods in neurology and psychiatry treat anxiety, ADD and insomnia as three separate diseases. The results are an addictive cycle that Dr Romie Mushtaq defines as the Busy Brain, using stimulants like caffeine to stay focused and energised during the day and then using sedatives like alcohol or sleeping pills at night.Based on over twenty years of clinical research and experience, The Busy Brain Cure helps to break the addiction of the stimulant-sedative cycle and restore sleep, sanity and a sense of connection.

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Book SynopsisFeeling tired but don''t know why? This is the book anyone battling low energy needs to read.''It''s a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book'' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio The Energy Fix is a nutritional science book that will help you to understand why your energy levels are so low and equip you with easy, practical, everyday strategies for boosting it. Drawing on scientific research and the author's nutritional expertise, this simple five-step approach shows how to reinvigorate and stabilise your energy levels for good: 1. Fuel your body 2. Nourish your gut 3. Supercharge your sleep and exercise 4. Power up with supplements 5. Harness the power of your mindWith The Energy Fix you can learn how to listen and respond to your body so that you never feel tired again.''This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useTrade ReviewIt's a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book * Chris Evans, Virgin Radio *This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useful reflections, tips and lifestyle changes * Your Healthy Living *Simple tips to boost your energy levels * The Times *

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Book SynopsisHow to use the insights of neuroscience and the techniques of mindfulness to get a good night's sleep. Everyone's familiar with the consequences of lost sleep: you're groggy and irritable, your focus is off, you don't perform at your best, and you're likely to dump sugary foods and caffeine into your system for an energy boost. But the effects of poor sleep go way beyond these concerns. Indeed, they can be life-threatening. It's one thing to know the problem, it's another to fix it. In this book, renowned neuroscientist Dr Stan Rodski takes us through the fundamentals of sleep - how sleep works, why we sleep and how much sleep we need - but, most importantly, he gives us exercises to help overcome the bane of insomnia. In any endeavour, the key to achievement is proper preparation, and sleep is no different. Drawing on the techniques of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation, and the neuroscience that underpins them all, Dr Stan gives you the tools to prepare yourself (and your ch

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Book SynopsisFrom Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter''s relentless search for how to get a good night''s sleep.Roughly 30 per cent of the population is estimated to be living with insomnia, while many more unknowingly suffer from other sleep disorders. In The Sleep Fix, Macedo aims to change that with perspective-shifting research and easy-to-implement solutions based not just on science and experts but also on her own years-long struggle.As an early-morning reporter and overnight news anchor, Macedo learned the hard way how valuable sleep is. The longer she struggled, the more her health deteriorated. Desperate, she tried standard sleep tip after standard sleep tip, but nothing worked - instead, it made her worse.Finally, after developing a tolerance to sleeping pills, Macedo decided to attack the problem as a journalist, interviewing sleep experts from all over the world to get to the bottom of what really keeps us from sleeping - and the various ways to fix those problems.As Macedo explains, the solution to catching zzz''s often isn''t about giving up caffeine or swearing off screens before bed. With down-to-earth explanations and humour, she instead teaches us how to:*Understand sleep biology*Identify sleep obstacles*Flag sleep myths and separate fact from fiction*Try counterintuitive approaches*Shift our mindsetMost importantly, Macedo - a busy working mum - teaches us how to adjust and fit these solutions into our everyday lives. Offering expert wisdom, cutting-edge research, intimate sleep stories from public figures and actionable advice, The Sleep Fix is the tell-it-like-it-is guide that this sleep-deprived world has been waiting for.Trade ReviewMy esteemed colleague Diane Macedo has certainly done her homework. Likemany, I have sleep issues. After reading The Sleep Fix I no longer dread hitting thesack. Surprising solutions indeed! -- Robin Robert, ABC’s Good Morning AmericaSleep is the apex predator of healthy habits. Often overlooked, but massivelyimportant. Using both anecdote and science, my longtime colleague Diane Macedooffers up a series of wise and flexible approaches we can all customize to ourown benefit. -- Dan Harris, author of 10% HappierTake it from a narcoleptic, this book is so important. The Sleep Fix not only hasthe basis of credibility coming from Diane, a mother and a master of overnightshifts, but it focuses on what should be the base of our health pyramid: identifyingand addressing our sleep problems in order to get quality sleep. -- Ginger Zee, ABC News Chief MeteorologistThe Sleep Fix is a pleasantly informative read that provided mewith something I didn't know I needed: a re-education on how to sleep! -- Kofi Kingston, WWE SuperstarI've been waiting for a book like The Sleep Fix. Diane delivers science-based anddown-to-earth explanations for how the most common sleep disorders work, oftenin ways that are, frankly, much better than many of us sleep specialists havedone. It's filled with concrete solutions based on research and clinical wisdomgathered from dozens of the sleep medicine field's top minds. Diane's compassionate,authoritative, yet humorous voice imbues her message with real hope-if shecan overcome her sleep problems, so can her readers. -- Jade Wu, PHD, clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioural sleep medicine specialist

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Book SynopsisInsomnia is responsible for a great deal of lost productivity, accidents and suffering. Ironically, the more you try to sleep, the worse the situation becomes - so the key is to stop gritting your teeth and attempting to wrestle your wakefulness to the ground. In Beating Insomnia, Dr Tim Cantopher will help you to achieve a calm acceptance of your sleeplessness in the short term, so you can focus on solving the problem in the longer term. Firstly, you need to manage the stress or anxiety that might be underpinning your insomnia, and much of the book will show you how to do practical strategies using relaxation exercises and mindfulness. It will also help you to keep a sleep diary, to tackle specific problems which might be interfering with your sleep, and will give you advice on when - and when not - to consider medication to help you sleep.By working at the strategies in this book your insomnia will improve significantly and you will experience more peaceful nights.

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Book Synopsis'Sleepless has changed how I feel about sleep . . . I was captivated' The Times, Book of the Week'This book will inspire you to get up, light a candle, and experience your own Night Self' Financial TimesTHE NIGHT SELF IS: CREATIVE. CURIOUS. VULNERABLE. ENCHANTED. COURAGEOUS.In the winter of 2020, Annabel Abbs experienced a series of bereavements. As she grieved, she kept busy by day, but at night sleep eluded her. And yet her sleeplessness led to a profound and unexpected discovery: her Night Self. As the night transformed into a place of creativity and liberation, Annabel found she wasn't alone. From the radical fifteenth-century philosopher Laura Cereta and subversive artist Louise Bourgeois, to Virginia Woolf and the activist Peace Pilgrim, women have long found sanctuary, inspiration and courage in darkness.Drawing on the latest science, which shows we are more imaginative, open-minded and reflective at night, Annabel set out to discover the potential of her Night Self. Sleepless follows her journey, from midnight hikes to starlit swims, from Singapore, the brightest city on Earth, to the darkest corner of the Arctic Circle, and finally to that most elusive of places - sleep.A moving, revelatory voyage into the dark, Sleepless invites us to feel less anxious about our sleep, and to embrace the possibilities of the night.Trade ReviewThis book will inspire you to get up, light a candle, and experience your own Night Self -- ERICA WAGNER * Financial Times *Reveals a wondrous night world . . . Sleepless is more than an antidote to sleep zealotry; it marks a special place to embrace and enjoy -- CATHERINE DE LANGE * New Scientist *Abbs invites the reader to lean right in . . . lyrical prose . . . and extensive research illustrate the value many women have found historically in embracing their Night Selves * Irish Times *[Full of] numerous examples of creative women whose greatest, most avant-garde works were conceived and produced at night . . . Abbs urges us to mine our night brains for creative profit . . . to stop catastrophising about how you'll cope the following day * Sunday Times Magazine *The beautiful prose in this book is otherworldly and an ode to insomnia . . . Having skilfully merged her research and personal experiences, Abbs takes us on a journey through her own psyche. Not only is this book extremely readable, it is also deeply relatable * The Lady *I have never read a writer who could turn the lemons of sleep deprivation into the lemonade of creative inspiration quite like Annabel Abbs . . . Weaving history, scientific research on brain chemistry and Abbs's own personal nocturnal explorations, Sleepless is uniquely engaging and hopeful account of a condition that is more typically a truly miserable experience * Salon *Transforms the dead of the night into a place alive with feminine creativity, curiosity and self-discovery. You'll find yourself longing for the dark -- Tabitha CarvanA beautiful book that weaves together science, storytelling and self-discovery. Soft, soothing and soulful -- Nicola Jane Hobbs, author of The Relaxed WomanThis book asks one of the most beautiful questions a Big Soul can ask herself: What if our insomnia was a wondrous, life-thriving thing? As a reader, we answer it together with weary but deeply fulfilled relief, yes, yes, it is! -- Sarah Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of This One Wild and Precious LifeA rich and revelatory exploration of the creative and liberating potential of the night, and a paean to the life-enhancing power of the dark. My newborn Night Self was left longing for more -- Sharon Blackie, author of The Enchanted LifeI adore all of Annabel's vibrant and insightful writing, but this walk in the dark was an utter revelation. Beautifully written in engaging first-person narrative, I now have an idea of the beauty of this side of our lives -- Kathryn AaltoFascinating . . . seeking to avoid what she later comes to value, Annnabel's relationship with the dark shows us the night can become a time of creative potential and healing -- Nina Edwards, author of DarknessAbbs strikes a contrarian note by daring to extol and even 'befriend' the sleep deprivation she experienced after a series of bereavements . . . Abbs is right to push back against the current sleep cult, as one thing is clear: anxiety about sleep will only make it more elusive * Tablet *Award-winning author Annabel Abbs strikes a contrarian note by daring to extol and even "befriend" the sleep deprivation she experienced after a series of bereavements, seeing it as a pathway to self-discovery. * Tablet *

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Book SynopsisMany parents worry about their child’s sleep, and parents of new babies are often exhausted – but there is hope. This realistic, reassuring, and refreshing guide to sleep looks at sleep for both parents and children, and aims to empower and encourage parents to feel calm, confident and compassionate in their parenting. It strikes a balance between prioritising infant and child mental health and attachment, and being compassionate about the reality of raising a family in today’s society, with social support and understanding often in short supply. With practical and easily implementable ideas, and clear explanation of the many myths surrounding infant and baby sleep, this gentle and holistic guide is sure to allay many parents’ fears and help everyone in the family get the rest they need.Trade Review"Lyndseys approach to supporting parents with their baby and young child’s sleep is both warm, realistic and accessible, rooted in the current evidence base. Her work builds on the understanding of children’s needs and the science of sleep, whilst protecting and nurturing the bond and connection between the parent and child and all we know about the importance of loving relationships, babies and brain development whilst protecting the breastfeeding relationship." -- Zoe Faulkner IBCLC, Chair of LCGB"Few can do what Lyndsey does. She connects the science and the detail with the emotion and experience of new parenting and communicates it all in a way we can understand." -- Emma Pickett IBCLC and author of The Breast Book"Bless you, Lyndsey Hookway. You have done it again. Parents need solid, compassionate, and evidence based information when it comes to sleep and the health of their wee ones. Lyndsey Hookway knows how to deliver this information with an emphasis on relationships at the core of solving sleep issues. One of the best investments you will ever make for your family is to focus on health supportive activities like sleep and this book will help every family find the balance and tools necessary." -- Laurel Wilson IBCLC, TEDx Speaker, Author"Lyndsey's work is a breath of fresh air as it offers families evidence-based, non-judgmental, and practical advice that doesn't ignore that there are real people with real feelings who are struggling with their baby's sleep. Her compassion for their struggles is clear without compromising on the gentle nature of her advice and this helps set her apart." -- Tracy Cassels, PhD"In Let's talk about your new family's sleep Lyndsey is inviting new parents into an honest, heartfelt, compassionate conversation about the realities of infant and toddler sleep. Backed by science, this is an evidence-based resource that will empower parents to realise that they are the answer their baby is looking for. Why? Because, as Lyndsey so eloquently describes, nighttime parenting isn't about a set of strategies, it's about relationship. I'd encourage all parents to pick up this book with an open mind and a soft heart as you bravely emerge into the parent your baby needs you to be so that you can thrive alongside one other after the sun goes down." -- Tracy Gillett, writer and advocate

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Book SynopsisDiscover how better to meet the stress and demands of daily life with accessible and gratifying ways to decompress and live each day more fully. The fast pace of contemporary life and the increasingly digital age we live in can overwhelm our peace, happiness and well-being. Checking our phones and engaging online are often necessary to stay connected and thrive in today’s world but doing so constantly and mindlessly can lead to unwanted anxiety, exhaustion and discontent. There is a better way to meet these everyday challenges. Through a mindful approach and relating to situations differently, Unplug and Unwind will do just that for you. Discover the many ways to benefit physically, emotionally and mentally, including how to feel more rested if you’re having trouble sleeping, tune into your breathing regularly to relax and be present, and explore your senses to experience renewed energy and pleasure. In this compendium of beautiful images and inspiring guidance, shift from doing to being and find more balance and happiness in your life.

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Book SynopsisAn intimate glimpse inside a silent epidemic that is harming teens, and a pathway for parents to help them reclaim the restorative power of sleep. If you could protect your child from unnecessary anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, and foster a greater sense of happiness and well-being in their lives, wouldn’t you? In this book, the authors of The Happy Sleeper, the classic book on helping babies and young children develop healthy sleep habits, uncover one of the greatest threats to our teenagers’ physical and mental health: sleep deprivation. Caught in a perfect storm of omnipresent screens, academic overload, and unnecessarily early school-start times, our children are operating in a constant state of sleep debt while struggling to meet the demands of adolescence. In this essential book, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright draw on the latest scientific research to reveal that today’s teenagers are, in fact, the most sleep-deprived population in human history. In fact, at a critical phase of development, many teens need more sleep than their younger siblings — but they’re getting drastically less. Generation Sleepless guides families in building healthy habits around sleep by: • establishing family agreements around sleep habits; • altering family practices around phones, social media, and screen time; • regaining overall equilibrium in the home; and • remaking bedtime routines Packed with years of research and in-depth reporting, Generation Sleepless is a wake-up call for parents that equips them with the right tools to start a family conversation about sleep and to ultimately regain connection with their tweens and teens.Trade Review‘Generation Sleepless is the crucial missing piece in the conversation about teen mental health. As a therapist and the mum of a teenager, I'm so grateful for every page of this book!’ -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone‘Well-researched, skillfully written, and deeply helpful. Turgeon and Wright are cultural therapists who teach us how to help teens with the most urgent and important of lessons — how to sleep well. I recommend this book to all parents of tweens and teens.’ -- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia‘In Generation Sleepless, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright provide an essential guide to supporting the key nutrient for the adolescent brain: sleep. I love this book because it provides a respectful, emotionally attuned, and practical roadmap to helping teenagers get the sleep their bodies and brains so desperately need. I highly encourage everyone who parents or works with teens to read and share this much needed resource!’ -- Mona Delahooke, PhD, author of Beyond Behaviours and Brain-Body Parenting‘Grounded in a deep understanding of sleep, family dynamics, and social realities, this engaging book seamlessly and creatively integrates practical tips and tools families can use for immediate relief with ways they can work to make the systemic changes — including sleep-friendly school start times — that make healthy sleep possible.’ -- Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, Executive Director and co-founder of Start School Later, and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health‘Generation Sleepless exposes the myriad of factors that squeeze teen sleep, but more importantly, it gives us a practical framework with to-do’s for society, as well as five easy-to-deploy habits for families that really make a difference.’ -- Dr Michael Breus, author of The Power of When‘Rest is vital for developing brains … Turgeon and Wright explain the connection between sleep and mental health — and what parents can do to help.’ * PEOPLE *‘Turgeon and Wright, authors of the bestseller, The Happy Sleeper, reveal just how wrong we’ve all been about teens and sleep. Their new book discusses how to build healthy habits, advocate for change, and navigate the storm together with your teen through collaboration and communication.’ * Motherwell *Praise for The The Happy Sleeper: ‘Clear a space on your bookshelf! You’ll be consulting this friendly, research-based guide to the blessings of sleep for you and your little ones for many years to come.’ -- Adele Faber, co-author of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will TalkPraise for The The Happy Sleeper: ‘An important resource for parents seeking to give their children a lifetime of quality sleep. Good sleep habits are vital to child development and overall health, and The Happy Sleeper offers real-world strategies for getting children the sleep they need.’ -- David M. Cloud, CEO of National Sleep FoundationPraise for Now Say This: ‘Instantly useable. Their practical and compassionate method gets you unstuck from difficult parenting moments and gives kids the tools to grow into responsible, emotionally savvy adults.’ -- Lori Gottlieb, LMFT, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) that is accessible to patients. OSA can have a significant and progressive impact on the lives of those who suffer from daytime sleepiness, but it is often not considered. Moreover, individuals with the condition are often unaware of it as it affects them during sleep. The book provides knowledge on appropriate pathways for investigation and treatment. The organization and clarity of the writing make it easy for readers who want quick information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and more. The thorough history section covering anatomical evolution, the history of medicine, and modern-day medical and surgical advances will satisfy curious readers. Ample original hand-drawn diagrams increase the readability and approachability of the work, making pathophysiology and surgical procedures clear and accessible. The book also includes links and descriptions of up-to-date procedures, diagnostic techniques, and devices, guiding readers confidently towards other resources beyond the book for further information. Given its features, this guide will appeal also to general practitioners, ENT students, and OSA specialists.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An introduction to the field of breathing, circulation, and sleep: Why is Sleep So Important? The Prevalence of Disturbed Sleep. what is Sleep Apnea, and why Should We Care About it?.- Chapter 2: A brief history of breathing and sleep medicine: Where It All Began: The Ancient World and the Middle Ages. The Renaissance of Breathing Medicine: 15th-18th Centuries. Late 19th to the Late 20th Century. Late 20th Century to the Modern Day. To Conclude....- Chapter 3: Description of obstructive sleep apnea: its nature and diagnosis: Types of Sleep Apnea. The Anatomy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. More About the Polysomnography. Conclusion.- Chapter 4: The non-surgical management of OSAS.- Chapter 5: the surgical management of OSAS.- Chapter 6 : appendix: links to further information.

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical and patient-complaint focused handbook, directed to motivate non-sleep experts and beginners in sleep medicine and technology. This book provides a basic review of the area of sleep, identifies some common patient presentations and illustrates the types of investigations that should be requested. With sleep and breathing problems being so common and affecting many other chronic clinical conditions, it is important that primary care and other general physicians as well as allied health practitioners have a greater appreciation of this area. This text is a valuable âœgo-toâ handbook for the occasional âœsleepâ practitioner to refer to.Key Features:â Contains specially packaged with Specific Learning Objectives to each chapter followed by self-assessment questions, case scenarios, basic sleep monitoring techniques in detail with sample reports.â Provides direction to health care professionals who encounter patients with sleep and breathing disorders in their practice.â Uses algorithms and concept maps for dealing with specific symptoms.Table of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. Contributors. BASICS FIRST. Basic Physiology of Sleep. Physiology of Circadian Rhythm. Physiological Changes during Sleep. Respiratory Physiology: Simple Science of CPAP and PAP Devices Explained. Drugs That Affect Sleep. WHAT DOES ONE DO IF THE PATIENT COMPLAINS OF SLEEP PROBLEMS?. Does the Patient Go to Bed on Time at Night and Can’t Sleep?. Does the Patient Snore? Does the Patient Stop Breathing at Times during Sleep?. Does the Patient Have Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?. Does the Patient Have Abnormal Movements at Night?. Does the Patient have Pain, Headaches, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Stroke, Ventilation or Cardiac Disorders, or Other Problems?. Is There a Complaint of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, etc.?. Is the Patient a Child? Is the Patient Pregnant? Other Special Cases. Is the Patient Not Sleeping on Time?. Broad Approach to Common Case Scenarios with Complaints of Sleep. HOW DO I INVESTIGATE THE PATIENT? (ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING). Basic Structure of Sleep Interview. Questionnaires. Use of a Sleep Diary. Actigraphy: Indications, Procedure Do’s and Don’ts, Sample Report. Home Sleep Apnea Testing. Polysomnography I: Detail with Indications, Hookup Procedure, Do’s and Don’ts. Polysomnography II: Sample Reports with Explanation of Various Terminologies. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? (MANAGEMENT). Sleep Hygiene Principles and Nonpharmacological Interventions including Light Therapy. Identifying the Need for Counselling. Pharmacological Agents Used in Various Sleep Disorders. Simple Positional Devices, Dental Appliances. Titration Protocols, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and Other PAP Devices. SELF-ASSESSMENT. Chapter-Based Assessment. Index.

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Book SynopsisSIMPLE, LASTING AND GENTLE SOLUTIONS TO HELP YOUR BABY SLEEP.Trade ReviewAndrea has a gentle and supportive approach. * The Mirror *Andrea's method is very clear, but also gentle... * Snoozeshade *A trustworthy and effective consultant, Andrea Grace is the UK's longest-standing children's sleep trainer. * Sleepy People *

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Book SynopsisAn intense, lyrical, witty, and humane exploration of a state we too often consider only superficially. At once philosophical and poetical, Insomnia ranges widely over history and culture, literature and art, exploring a threshold experience that is intimately involved with trespass and contamination: the illicit importing of day into night. Trade Review'Every insomniac knows how sleeplessness warps and deforms reality. Marina Benjamin anatomises its endless nights and red-eyed mornings, finding a sublime language for this strange state of lack. Her writing is often reminiscent of Anne Carson: beautiful, jagged and precise.' -- Olivia Laing, author of The Lonely City‘A sublime view of the treasures and torments to be found in wakefulness. Entertaining and existential, the brightest star in this erudite, nocturnal reverie in search of lost sleep, is the beauty of the writing itself.’ -- Deborah Levy, author of Hot Milk‘Marina Benjamin is the Scheherazade of sleeplessness, spinning tale upon tale, insight upon insight, in frayed and astonishing and finally ecstatic loops.’ -- Francis Spufford, author of Golden Hill‘Benjamin writes beautifully. This is a graceful rumination on the ‘wicked kind of trespass’ that is insomnia, a work cogent and allusive as a lucid dream, a palimpsest of insights to dip into, day or night.’ -- Anna Funder author of Stasiland and All That I Am‘Insomnia reads with the surreal and suspended cadence of those lonely hours in the night that only the sleep-less experience. It is, therefore, a kind and intimate companion to our meandering, agitated, non-knowing, spiritually naked thoughts at such hours. Keep it by your bedside lamp!’ -- Sarah Wilson, author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful‘Will nurture you at any wakeful hour.' -- Joanne Limburg‘A few years ago, I signed up for a sleep therapy group that was strikingly similar to the one Benjamin goes through for her own insomnia in her aptly named book Insomnia. What was most unsettling about this group was our sleep therapist's insistence that our individual struggles with sleep were neither as exceptional nor as debilitating as we insisted they were. With seemingly no way out of our sleepless nights, we had chosen to burnish them and, as Benjamin quotes from a shrink, we fell “in love with our neuroses”. What Benjamin accomplishes with her book is to capture the contradiction of not wanting to be alone and wanting to be the only one that so many insomniacs experience. Writing not just about her own experience, but of fellow insomniacs throughout history, she seems to argue that insomnia gifts as much as it robs, and that insomniacs are, in the end, as protective of their sleeplessness as the snippets of rest they manage to steal. Having finished her book, I am happier to belong to this particular clan. To lie awake in solidarity.’ -- Lillian Li, author of Number One Chinese Restaurant‘Benjamin’s impassioned and elegant memoir is not just an intimate account of a disorder for which there is still no straightforward cure, but a defiant celebration of its paradoxical potential … This provocative, at times anguished book has by the end completely overthrown our expectations by repositioning insomnia as a form of resistance, linked to the author’s own freedom to create.’ -- Elizabeth Lowry * The Guardian *‘Anyone who has suffered through the wide-eyed hell of a sleepless night will find something painfully recognisable in Marina Benjamin’s searingly honest memoir about her years battling for rest … Insomnia has a dreamlike quality, structured as a series of fragmented and sometimes unrelated thoughts and memories … [There are] moments of stunning poetry, suddenly interrupted by passages of fevered introspection … At its heart this is a book about desire, and the constant dynamic tussle between hunger and satiation. What does it mean to exist on the threshold of darkness and light?’ -- Lucy Hunter Johnston * Evening Standard *‘A genre of memoir currently in vogue involves entwining the author’s personal story with the cultural history of a given phenomenon, so that each may illuminate the other. Mellow introspection and anecdotal whimsy are spliced with tidbits of cultural criticism … Benjamin’s is a refreshingly grounded and sanguine voice.’ -- Houman Barekat * The Spectator *‘A beautiful book to keep you awake.’ -- Philip Hoare‘Clever, wise and witty — and ever so slightly cosmic too. This is for us who know what it is to be forlorn at 3am ...’ * Shahidha Bari *‘A wonderful, sometimes painful compendium of thoughts about sleeplessness and its meanings. I recognised its nocturnal terrain.’ -- Gerard Woodward‘This is a really wonderful book — good for night owls too, even if you are not an insomniac. And just for those who are interested in the imagination and creativity.’ -- Diana Henry‘Marina Benjamin’s slim meditation on sleeplessness makes for interesting bedtime reading … Art, philosophy and science jostle together, the fragments flowing in and out of each other. Things that seem unrelated on the surface become entwined with one another.’ * Oh Comely *‘As well as a very personal account, it is also a very idiosyncratic cultural history of sleeplessness, a poetic meditation on what we lose and what we gain from these unwilled encounters with brute night. The fragmented structure fits well with the subject, and Benjamin is excellent at describing the jagged loops and whirrs of a mind failing to find rest.’ -- Ella Walker * The Herald *‘A beautiful, lyrical and intelligent memoir that examines those hours in which we lie awake in the dark … this is an elevating and illuminating read about that experience. So next time you can’t sleep, reach for this book.’ -- Marta Bausells, ‘Book Club’ * Elle *‘[Insomnia is] a memoir in roving fragments that mirror the workings of a sleepless mind.’ -- Lilly Dancyger * Vulture *‘It’s a book about insomnia’s existential and somatic qualities … Insomnia is a striking reminder of how strange we remain to ourselves. We spend a third of our lives in sleep, but our relationship with that condition is, as Benjamin describes it, “perverse” and “fundamentally embattled”. Read this at night at your own peril.’ * The Saturday Paper *‘Reading Marina Benjamin’s memoir, Insomnia, has made me feel less alone in all that sleeplessness. She has made me feel seen … Insomnia is a lyrical, thoughtful meditation on sleeplessness. It’s about Odysseus and Penelope, Oedipus and Athena, Nabokov and Gilgamesh, and Rumi and Robinson Crusoe. It’s about art and literature and mythology and creativity and productivity and peace. It’s not about fixing it so much as understanding it. It’s a book to make you feel less alone.' * Refinery29 *‘Ought to be read not as self-help, but as an addition to that venerable philosophical genre, the consolation. It might keep you awake, but in solving and inquiring company’ -- Brian Dillon * 4Columns *‘Rich with imagery … One does not read it in a linear sense as dip in to absorb it piece by piece. Like the consciousness of the insomniac, it feels unmoored by temporal reality.’ -- Nicky Woolf * New Statesman *‘For anyone sleep deprived, this will offer unexpected comforts.’ * Saga Magazine *‘Elegant.’ -- Colin Grant * The Observer *‘A darkly thrilling beauty of a book … Benjamin’s talent is Arachne-like. The materials she integrates are eclectic, and the resulting constructed web of her thoughts is architecturally robust and resplendent with dazzling prose.’ -- Tali Lavi * Australian Book Review *‘A short, ludic book about long white nights ... [Benjamin] writes feelingly about the frustrations of being awake when you don’t want to be ... Her moans about her futile thought-loops alternate with flattering descriptions of her radiant nocturnal consciousness.’ -- Zoë Heller * The New Yorker *‘Insomnia is not so much a lament for lost oblivion as a defiant hymn to the wild isle of Insomnia.’ -- Fiona Capp * Sydney Morning Herald *‘Whatever the roots of her insomnia, in this book, Marina Benjamin embraces her condition and effects an alchemical transformation of it into something rich and strange … Benjamin’s willingness to look at her world “at a tilt” allows her vision of profusion and creative potentiality to illuminate, and set against, the terrors of the night.’ -- Howard Cooper * Jewish Chronicle *‘[Insomnia] will provoke you to think more deeply about sleeping and wakefulness — the mythology and politics of something we take for granted, until it eludes us.’ -- Sarah Ditum * In The Moment *‘Candid … thought-provoking.’ * New Books *‘Conjuring a spell over those dark hours that threaten to overtake her, Benjamin’s writing, like Scheherazade’s fables, manipulates and even dispels time. One finishes her book as if emerging, ironically, out of a dream: we cannot say how long it lasted, only that the sensation will, we hope, stay with us for a while.’ -- Rajat Singh * The Rumpus *‘Velvety ruminations on night wakefulness ... Benjamin’s mind works like a wide-roving trawler that rakes an area repeatedly before moving on to adjacent territory ... Insomnia turns out to be somewhat of a celebration of sleeplessness as well as a lament ... and is filled with memorable images.’ -- Heller McAlpin * NPR *‘A work that takes its structure from the insomniac’s mind, flitting restlessly between ideas to build what may be described as a philosophical portrait of sleeplessness ... This strange, entrancing book is in many ways a love letter, albeit one to a particularly irritating lover. Benjamin wants, she writes, “to flip disruption and affliction into opportunity, and puncture the darkness with stabs of light”.’ -- Jane McCredie * Weekend Australian *'Best read at those hours of night when sleep is elusive, this magical book is a series of meditations and cultural explorations into a state that at some time affects us all.' -- Thomas Arnold Fanning, author of Mind on FirePraise for The Middlepause: ‘Benjamin has conjured something philosophically poised and poetic from an unlikely subject, as much about the sanctuary of place and coming to terms with time, seasons and life’s cycles, and all rendered with clarity and calm.’ * The Saturday Age *Praise for The Middlepause: ‘Lucid and sophisticated … A restrained but wonderful guide to the convulsive changes of 50 and over … This is a book that yields valuable insights on almost every page.’ * The Guardian *Praise for The Middlepause: ‘Women do a lot of things to mark turning fifty. Go to a resort! Have a bang-up party! Far, far better: read The Middlepause.’ * Jill Lepore, author of The Secret History of Wonder Woman *

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Book SynopsisEver dreamt that you were flying? Or being chased? Do you wake up and wonder 'what did that mean'?Decoding your dreams can offer incredible insight into yourself and your life. Every night, your dreaming mind is gently and subtly counselling, guiding and inspiring you. This journal is the perfect tool to recall and interpret your dreams, giving an incredible opportunity for personal growth.The Dream Decoder Journal gives you instructions and helpful tips on how to recall your dreams, as well as tools to decipher their meanings, including interpretations of 60 of the most common dreams, explaining what your unconscious mind is telling you, and what events or situations in your waking life might inspire certain dreams. This improved self-awareness can be used as a tool to deal with challenging emotional situations or life choices.This book is the companion to Dream Decoder, a set of cards that pairs archetypal dreams with common interpretations.Author Theresa Cheung has been researching and writing about spirituality and personal transformation for over 20 years. She has written two Sunday Times top 10 bestselling books about dream interpretation.

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Book SynopsisWhen Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable? And why did it seem that other Generation X women were miserable, too? Calhoun decided to find some answers. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages and divorce data. At every turn, she saw a pattern: sandwiched between the Boomers and the Millennials, Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age, problems that were being largely overlooked. Speaking with women across America about their experiences as the generation raised to 'have it all,' Calhoun found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. Instead of their issues being heard, they were told instead to lean in, take 'me-time' or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can't Sleep, Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X's predicament and offers solutions for how to pull oneself out of the abyss - and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them.Trade ReviewCandid and engaging. [Calhoun] is a funny, smart, compassionate narrator... I admired her insistence on taking women's concerns seriously. -- Curtis Sittenfeld * New York Times Book Review *An engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage, pop culture analysis, and statistics... it aspires to something larger than memoir. * New Republic *Calhoun speaks directly to her own generation, peppering the book with so many specific cultural touchstones... that I found reading Why We Can't Sleep to be a singular experience - driving home her point that Gen X is so often overlooked. * Minneapolis Star Tribune *An assured, affable guide, Calhoun balances bleakness with humor and the hope inherent in sharing stories that will make other women feel less alone. * Booklist *Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning... You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone. -- Susannah Cahalan, author of BRAIN ON FIRETable of Contents1: Possibilities Create Pressure 2: The Doldrums 3: The Caregiving Rack 4: Job Instability 5: Money Panic 6: Decision Fatigue 7: Single, Childless 8: After the Divorce 9: Perimenopause 10: The Very Filtered Profile Picture 11: New Narratives Appendix: A Midlife Crisis Mixtape

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Book SynopsisDr. Wendy Troxel is a clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep specialist whose work is frequently cited in major media outlets as well as in recent bestselling books like Arianna Huffington''s The Sleep Revolution and Dr. Matthew Walker''s Why We Sleep. Dr. Troxel''s mission is teaching couples to prioritize sleep and helping them find solutions to maximize the sleep quality for both partners, whether sleeping together or apart.Dr. Troxel says Great sleep is the new great sex. In Sharing the Covers, she shows couples how vital it is to sleep like your relationship depends on it--because in many cases, it does. With popular science and an in-depth understanding of a couple''s relationship to sleep and to each other on her side, Dr. Troxel leads couples through an entirely different kind of sleep book. She tells readers how to:* manage sleep cycles and sleep disorders* maintain a healthy sex life* decide on whether

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Book SynopsisDoes your todder still have trouble sleeping? You''re not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your child get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge.Featuring up-to-date safe sleeping guidance, and drawing on the latest clinical expertise, this book will help you to devise a gentle, sustainable sleep plan which will work for you and your toddler. It is based on Andrea Grace''s work with hundreds of families, and her decades of experience as the UK''s longest-standing sleep consultant, to successfully formulate a gentle, sustainable approach, that avoids unnecessary distress for you or your child. It includes coverage of a variety of different needs, from dropping naps to coping with separation anxiety and nursery routines, and provides welcome support for other carers and family members, from babysitters and childminders t

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Book SynopsisPrepare yourself for a good night''s rest with this guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you develop an evening meditation practice that allows you to end each day grounded, centered, connected.I lovingly release the day and slip into peaceful sleep, knowing tomorrow will take care of itself. -Louise HayWhether you already have an established evening meditation practice, or you are newly committed to creating one, use this journal to bring you back to center and end each day in a place of peace, love, and mindfulness.The writing prompts, thoughtful exercises, and quotes in this colorfully illustrated book are designed to help you discover your personal routine and encourage you to keep with it. Each page is a new surprise with plenty of space to write, inspiring you with different techniques and perspectives as you use evening meditations as a foundation to build a calmer, healthier, more

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Book SynopsisEnter sleep peacefully with Moonlight Gratitude, a collection of relaxing, guided meditations to calm your restless mind. Ruminate and reflect on the day and fall into sleep peacefully with the calming meditations in this book. Gentle imagery with soothing text provides a nightly ritual to help prepare you for sleep. Spiritual passages and words of gentle encouragement, such as the one below, guide you through a calming nighttime meditation.“As the moon casts its silvery glow across the water, the ocean moves and responds to its pull. The tides rise and fall with the cycles of the moon. Be like the ocean; fluid and forgiving. Wash away whatever is holding you back. Forgive others and let go of the pain. Release all bitterness. Allow your breath to become rhythmic like the waves upon the shore as you drift off into a peaceful slumber. Breathe in forgiveness, breathe out bitterness.”Moonlight Gratitude is not a sleep exercise book. With these guided meditations, you will naturally calm your thinking and drift to sleep with ease. You will learn to heighten your awareness and understanding of your mind at night so you can fall asleep with a peaceful, thoughtful mindset. Easily implement calm, gratitude, and meditation into your daily habits with the Daily Gratitude series. These inspiring books guide you through the process of building mindful habits for your preferred schedule or personal goals. They are beautifully designed and elegantly put together to make your journey enjoyable as well as simple.Also from the series: Sunrise Gratitude and Moon Meditations.Trade Review"This inspiring narration guides you through the process of building mindful habits to achieve your personal goals seamlessly." * Free Press Journal *

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Book SynopsisAnders Bortne has a nice life in Oslo. Married to a wonderful woman, with two delightful children, his days are occupied by his creative work. Not all is well though, Anders has been sleepless for sixteen years, and it is taking its toll on his life and his family. No remedy has gone untested: sleeping pills, yoga, herbs, acupuncture, hypnosis, but none has worked. What do we know about the most important hours of the day? What is the history of sleep, and how is our health affected? Sleepless is a book for everyone who lies awake at night and wonders what to do about it. Anders’s last resort was just across the street.Trade ReviewFlows like a novel. His troubled musings are almost poetic.Fun... empathic... heartbreaking. * Politiken *Sleep disturbances have been a feature of the pandemic, and sufferers will find much humorous food for thought in Sleepless by Anders Bortne. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisStop chasing sleep and start welcoming rest with these 365 peaceful, nighttime meditations to help you fall back to sleep with ease. Many familiar tales and legends have tended toward the belief that the moon has an impact on us both physically and metaphysically. Legends aside, we learn in school that the moon has control over the ocean’s tides, as well as many other elements and creatures on earth—so why would humans be exempt? The moon is more than its beautiful exterior. As a spiritual entity, it is known to have control over your emotions, mental health, and sleeping habits. With that in mind, Moon Meditations opens the opportunity for you to explore your spiritual connection with Luna. Illustrated with unique and stunning artwork, this book allows you to experience the moon’s full power through nightly meditations and affirmations, proven to help you embrace the rest, relaxation, and restorative sleep every night has to offer. These affirmations can be used daily to promote the power of self-worth and inspire self love, making this the perfect resource to help you tune out any distraction that hinders your rest and tap into the tranquility of the night. An example of the affirmations you will fine throughout Moon Meditations:Your Authenticity Helps Others “Be fearless in embodying your truest expression, even when it means being misunderstood or rejected. Your authenticity not only heals you but also paves the way for others to see their own unique light. Your authentic self is your greatest gift to the world.” Easily implement calm, gratitude, and meditation into your daily habits with the Daily Gratitude series. These inspiring books guide you through the process of building mindful habits for your preferred schedule or personal goals. They are beautifully designed and elegantly put together to make your journey enjoyable as well as simple. Also available from the series: Sunrise Gratitude and Moonlight Gratitude.

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