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Time Management With Uncommon Work Schedules

Posted on January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 by Emily Hokett

I work on (most) Saturdays: here’s why | postdoc diaries, #1 Since I was a graduate student, I planned work for most Saturday mornings. Now, as a postdoctoral researcher, I continue with that tradition. Working on Saturday has helped me

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Sleep Problems and Pre-Sleep Arousal

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Emily Hokett

A calm mind and body for better sleep There are certain things that I consciously avoid near my bedtime because they almost always make for a worse night of sleep. When I work too late, I’m normally left with lingering

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Advocating for Better Sleep and Work

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Emily Hokett

I started this blog writing project during the height of covid-19 in a fit of boredom, but I continue to write the blog because advocating for better sleep and more focused work is something that I enjoy. For my work,

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How Might Sharing Your Bed Affect Your Sleep?

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Emily Hokett

Co-sleep with partners and pets is good in some cases, but not others   Sleeping with another being, whether it be another human or a pet, is one of the most intimate experiences that we share. Sleep puts us in

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A Toolset For Focused and Uninterrupted Work

Posted on November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 by Emily Hokett

These days, we consume with an immeasurable amount of information. There are many opportunities for online conferences, meetings, and workshops. With more information presented, there are tradeoffs — reduced processing time and less depth. More information presented often means that

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Tying The End of Daylight Savings Time to Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Emily Hokett

My humble opinion on implications of the biannual time change and our need for consistently adequate sleep Daylight saving time is a constant point of debate. However, the position of most sleep researchers on daylight saving time is clear —

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The Romance of Sleep/Wake Schedules

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 by Emily Hokett

How might sleep/wake schedules impact romantic relationships? We often consider a defined set of criteria when vetting potential romantic partners. We evaluate their character and personality, their attractiveness, their occupation, and hobbies. Essentially, we’re interested in getting to know people,

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A Stress-Preventing Planning Method From an Academic Perspective

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by Emily Hokett

How to avoid time anxiety in graduate school and academia by scheduling and time blocking Before I finished my dissertation, I felt overwhelmed by the time pressure to complete it while simultaneously working on other projects. I was in a

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Practical Tips To Sleep Well During Travel: Forging Consistency

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Emily Hokett

Don’t let your travels ruin your slumbers! A trip away from home often means poor sleep. We’ve all been there. After having done quite a bit of traveling myself, I can attest to that fact. Traveling for conferences, visiting family,

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