Many of us report feeling less energised and more sluggish during the winter months, so what can you do to boost your motivation? Whether your call it the ‘January Blues’ or a ‘winter slump’, we all know that this time of year can leave us feeling less than energised. The weather is cold, the mornings […]
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Jan
Jan
You might be cutting out the booze or hitting the gym this January, but you should also be assessing your sleep With the festive season officially over, many of us are hoping to make a few positive lifestyle changes to mark the start of a New Year. Unfortunately, research from business insider reveals that 80% […]
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Most education professionals are up and planning their day by 6am, according to new reports
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Dec
Dec
Research also shows that two thirds are only achieving six hours sleep per night The latest study from the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, reveals the struggles faced by education professionals when it comes to getting a decent night’s sleep. According to the study, 83.1% of education professionals wake up at 6am or earlier […]
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Dec
Dec
Recent research suggests that blue light may not be the primary source of your tiredness and sleep deprivation In the modern world, digital dominates. One study published in The Independent in 2018 found that UK office workers spend an average of 1,700 hours a year looking at a computer screen. And because of this, […]
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Nov
Nov
How do you maintain a healthy relationship with sleep when your career involves a hectic, ever-changing schedule? According to the National Sleep Foundation, we should all be aiming for between seven and eight hours of sleep per night. However, for a lot of us, our careers make this impossible. This is particularly true for shift […]
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The relationship between a good night’s sleep and a good day’s work
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Nov
Nov
You can’t have one without the other… It’s not uncommon for the working day to drag from time to time, but feeling tired at work is a sure fire way to make your day feel endless. A lot of us go through a morning lull or an afternoon slump when at the office, but if […]
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Oct
Oct
Chronic tiredness can leave you feeling stressed, irritable and prone to snapping at those around you Sleep deprivation is a chronic issue in the UK. In fact, recent research reveals that the United Kingdom is the most sleep deprived country in the world. One survey found that, on average, UK adults get just six hours […]
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The relationship between sleep and willpower
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Oct
Oct
From diet and exercise to smoking and drinking, sleep has an important part to play in strengthening our resolve to be healthier, as Dr Jonathan Bloomfield, human performance expert and Mammoth sleep ambassador, explains. In an age of self-care and self-improvement, many of us are making the effort to be healthier. Whether it’s improving your […]
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Oct
Oct
Can letting your furry friend share your bed leave you feeling dog-tired? They’re a loyal and lovable addition to any home, so it’s no surprise that more than a quarter (26%) of UK adults have a dog. This equates to around 9.9 million pet dogs up and down the country. And it isn’t just the […]
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Sep
Sep
Recent data reveals that you probably aren’t relaxing enough or getting enough sleep We all say we like to relax, but new research suggests that we aren’t doing it as much as we should be. When it comes to taking time off work and even getting a good night’s sleep, the UK is lagging behind. […]