Some days, it seems like you can't get anything done at work. You spend all your time at your desk with your head in your hands, trying to finish a job you started hours ago. This is incredibly disheartening, while also usually meaning you have to catch up later in the month. However, if this sounds familiar, it doesn't mean you're bad at your job. Everyone has days of low productivity, and often the culprit is not your ability, but your health. Plenty of things can affect your performance...
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March 19, 2018
Is lack of sleep affecting your work?
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January 4, 2018
Not getting enough sleep? Try one of these tips
Read More »One of the biggest health problems in the modern world is sleep deprivation. It can be hard to drop off at night, and even harder to stay asleep until the morning, which can leave you feeling tired, drained and stressed. What's worse is when this leads to you picking up bad sleep habits that make it even more difficult. Luckily, these are by no means unbreakable. There are always steps you can take to keep yourself well-rested. If you feel like you're not getting the sleep you need, here a...
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August 31, 2017
5 reasons you need more sleep
Read More »After a long day at work, nothing quite comes close to a good night’s sleep, but it’s not always easy to enjoy the recommended amount of shut eye. Occasionally, things can get in the way of a relaxing night. Whether it’s due to a delayed train home or a fun evening in town with workmates, you can quite easily end up struggling to unwind when you head to bed. However, while it’s easy to fall into a routine of getting by with minimal sleep, getting less than the recommended amount...
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April 20, 2017
How can you fall asleep faster?
Read More »Fall Asleep? Sleep is a vital part of good health and getting enough quality sleep every night is hugely important for your mind as well as your body. Ensuring you get plenty of sleep helps you care for your immune system, heart, brain and even your weight, not to mention productivity the next day. Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, which can be hard to get with modern life being so fast-paced. Even getting one hour's less sleep can really affect how you fe...
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March 6, 2017
Could a nap a day keep the doctor away?
Read More »Once you reach a certain age, you're told that napping is no longer an option. There seems to be an idea that adults shouldn't nap, even though they may hit a wall in the afternoon after using too much energy. However, fitting in a 20-minute nap could be just the thing to help you get through the day and improve your general health. This doesn't mean that you should use a nap as a substitute for getting the right amount of sleep at night, as this is still important. Instead, your nap shoul...
