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Illustration of a cat curled up in a cardboard shoebox bed, showing comfort in a tight, secure sleeping space

Pets

November 24, 2025

The shoe-box bed cats adore: the comfort psychology behind tight sleeping spaces

Discover why cats adore shoebox beds: the science of snug spaces—heat, pressure, stress relief—and practical tips for designing the perfect hide.

Illustration of a lavender + rice sachet on a bedside table slowly releasing scent to calm the bedroom and promote sleep

Health & Sleep

November 24, 2025

The lavender + rice sachet that calms bedrooms : how slow-release scent promotes sleep

Learn how a lavender + rice sachet uses slow-release scent to calm bedrooms and promote better sleep, with DIY instructions, placement guidance, and safety tips.

Illustration of a person journaling by lamplight in the evening to offload worries and quiet the mind before sleep

Psychology

November 22, 2025

The journaling wind-down that quiets the mind: how reflective writing reduces mental clutter

Discover the journaling wind-down: a simple nightly routine using reflective writing, prompts and planning to offload worries, calm your mind and sleep better.

Illustration of lavender scent cue relaxing the nervous system and signalling the brain to slow down

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The lavender-scent cue that relaxes the nervous system: how calming aromas signal the brain to slow down

Discover how lavender’s terpenes cue the brain to slow down via the olfactory-limbic pathway, easing stress and improving sleep with safe, practical tips.

Illustration of the earlier-dinner switch that improves sleep comfort by aligning digestion timing with nighttime rest

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The earlier-dinner switch that improves sleep comfort: how digestion timing affects nighttime rest

Discover how eating dinner earlier eases digestion, reduces reflux and stabilises sleep. Practical tips, circadian science and timing guides for better nights.

Illustration of a steady-bedtime routine that stabilises mood by reinforcing hormonal balance

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The steady-bedtime routine that stabilises mood: how consistency reinforces hormonal balance

Discover how a consistent bedtime routine aligns circadian rhythms, balances melatonin and cortisol, and steadies mood—with practical, evidence-led tips.

Illustration of spacing fluid intake across the day, with an evening taper, to reduce nighttime awakenings and improve sleep

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The hydration-timing method that improves sleep: how spacing fluids reduces nighttime awakenings

Discover the hydration‑timing method: space fluids earlier, taper at night, and cut awakenings. Tips on caffeine, alcohol, and schedules for better sleep.

Illustration of a steaming cup of herbal sleep tea with chamomile, lemon balm, valerian, and lavender on a bedside table, highlighting plant compounds that lower alertness and prepare the body for sleep

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The warm-herbal tea that prepares the body for sleep: how plant compounds lower alertness

Discover how warm herbal teas use plant compounds to lower alertness, with science-backed herbs, brewing tips and a simple bedtime ritual for better sleep.

Illustration of a person sleeping on their side with a knee pillow and a correctly sized head pillow to maintain spinal alignment and ease overnight back tension

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The side-sleeping trick that reduces back tension: how spinal alignment eases overnight discomfort

Discover the side-sleeping trick that eases back tension. Learn how spinal alignment, pillows, and mattress choices reduce overnight discomfort.

Illustration of a short afternoon power nap, timed 10–20 minutes with an alarm and coffee nearby, to boost alertness and prevent the post-lunch slump

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The pre-nap rule that boosts alertness: how short rest periods prevent afternoon slumps

Discover the pre-nap rule: a 10–20 minute afternoon reset that sharpens focus, avoids sleep inertia, and prevents slumps with timing, light and caffeine.

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