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,
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
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
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 —
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,
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
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,
Analog and Digital Tools for Effective Single-Tasking Working with complex ideas requires deep, focused attention. There are several inputs competing for our attention at any given moment. We may routinely receive text messages from friends, notifications from social media,
My bedroom is my rendition of a cave: cool, dark, and quiet. Does your sleep space have similar conditions? Here are a few simple and creative ways that may help improve your sleep environment. Even as a sleep researcher,