Are you the type of person who hits the snooze button five times and then rushes out the door, forgetting keys, spilling coffee, and running for the train? With occasional exceptions, we mostly start our days in the same way we did yesterday and the day before.

Although it is easy to make excuses and blame others and our circumstances for it, our morning routines are simply habits that we have developed over time. The good news is, if they are not working to our best advantage, we can change them.

Not a Morning Person?

People often simply proclaim that they are not a morning person and leave it at that. However, being a ‘morning person’ or a ‘night owl’ are most often habits themselves, and they can be very often changed if desired. Continue reading →

A good night’s sleep is essential to your health and wellbeing. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep every night and teens need nine, yet studies show that far too many people don’t get the sleep they need.

At least 35% of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep each night, and a whopping 97% of teenagers don’t get the nine hours they need. A lack of sleep compromises your performance at work, school, and play and can contribute to serious health problems, including obesity and diabetes.

If you struggle to get enough sleep, creating a soothing bedtime routine will help you get to sleep easier, and help you stay asleep.

Here are three important components of a good night routine: Continue reading →