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Sometimes We Have Nightmares, Sometimes Dreams— But, Why?

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Emily Hokett

Research-related theories on sleep and dreaming. I journal about my dreams. I like to document the workings of my unconscious mind and evaluate what I may be processing during sleep. But how much should we really pay attention to our dreams and

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cognition, sleep health creativity, dreams, mental health, nightmares, research, sleep, wellbeing Leave a comment

Work, Rest, Refresh, Reset: Taking Obligatory Time Off for Good Health and Focused Thought

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Emily Hokett

You can love your job and still take time off. The two are not mutually exclusive.   I sometimes hear academics proudly admit that they don’t take vacation days. I used to be one of them. When I was in

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academia, cognition, sleep health Leave a comment

Feeling Tired? Here’s How to Get Through The Day Without Hurting Yourself (Or Anyone Else)

Posted on April 2, 2022April 16, 2022 by Emily Hokett

A quick guide to safely navigate cognitive and emotional deficits after the occasional night of sleeplessness. In a few words, take it easy. It can feel difficult to sleep these days. I study sleep for a living, and even I

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Time Management Tools to Minimize Distraction and Think More Clearly

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by Emily Hokett

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,

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academia, cognition

Learning prioritization: why focusing on the important matters for memory

Posted on August 17, 2021August 18, 2021 by Emily Hokett

Do you remember what you had for dinner last week? What about the last item that you put in your grocery cart? Most of us don’t, and that’s okay. We don’t remember these things because they are insignificant. Our brains

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cognition

A bidirectional link between sleep and physical activity: taking sleep seriously | part 3

Posted on January 2, 2021August 18, 2021 by Emily Hokett

      Balancing a busy schedule, sleeping well, and working out is hard. As academics who study sleep and exercise regularly, we* spend a lot of time thinking about the best way to find a good balance between sleep

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Sleep well, reduce error, and maximize productivity: taking sleep seriously | part 2

Posted on January 1, 2021August 17, 2021 by Emily Hokett

      What constitutes a good workspace? Recently, many people upgraded their home officesin attempts to be more productive while working from home. We often think about environmental changes that will help us to be more efficient and to

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A link between poor sleep and fatal errors: taking sleep seriously | part 1

Posted on December 30, 2020August 17, 2021 by Emily Hokett

The importance of sufficient sleep is generally accepted. We understand that sleep is restorative. It makes us feel sharp and prepared during the waking day. Although the importance of sleep is understood, sleep is often undervalued. I argue that we should

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cognition, sleep health 2 Comments

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