The Kate's Vine

If you toss and turn at night and then feel lethargic during the day, using natural remedies for insomnia can help. The No. 1 reason people experience daytime fatigue is due to an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. As many as one in three people suffer from insomnia at some point during their lifetime. What’s more, approximately 10 million Americans currently take prescription sleep aids. Prescription Sleep Aids While prescription sleep aids may keep you from counting sheep, like many prescription drugs, they are not always safe to use. First and foremost, most of these medications are addictive so many people who use them become dependent upon them. In reality, some of these prescriptions are actually habit-forming narcotic drugs and are not intended for long-term use. This means that even when a person’s sleep disorder is resolved, trying to get off of the medications poses a whole other set of challenges. Prescription sleep a...

Now you know that sleep is crucial for your effective leadership. But how do you improve its quality? Well, it is much easier than it may seem at first. Try the recommendations below and you may expect significant progress in your ZZZs in a week! #1 Be Consistent As a leader, you probably know that  consistency is key to any systematic changes . Your sleep schedule is no exception. Here are three main steps you should do: Find out how much sleep you need . The National Sleep Foundation states that most adults should sleep 7-8 hours per night, but the best way to know what works for you is actually to put some effort and track your sleep. You can use a good old sleep diary and write down the time you go to bed and the time you wake up, or choose the modern way and wear a sleep tracker. “If you’ve got a sleepless night, instead of loading yourself with coffee, try to schedule a nap. Just be sure that you’re doing it right: no more than 30 minutes and no less than 3-4...