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  Nap! It’s good for you. There’s a sentence which will be music to many ears.    Nope, there’s no catch – napping, having a kip, getting some shut-eye, or whatever you know it as, is good for your health. Managing your homeostatic sleep drive – that is, that feeling of needing sleep, which should be low upon waking up and gradually increase throughout the day, is tough for all of us. (and it’s also my favourite technical term that I’ve learned today). So, why are naps good for you? Pretty basic, but super important – they provide rest. They improve cognitive function. You know that feeling of euphoria and contentment after a really good kip? Naps can also improve your mood.   I said there wasn’t a catch, but as with everything, there are some downsides. Napping for too long can be counterproductive. A lengthy nap can leave you feeling groggy, tired and lethargic – not ideal if you’ve got to be alert enough to do an important task. Naps can someti...

  Hey everyone! Welcome back to Stridi Towers. My name is Matt Lawrence and I’m an accredited NLP Coach (it’s similar to things like CBT), so I thought I’d share some life coaching tips. If you follow our Twitter feed , you’ll know we’ve been posting regular tips on wellbeing and, in particular, advice on getting a great night’s sleep.   So, I thought what better way to start the week than to produce a blog on tips for good sleep? The thing is, the modern world is full of amazing things but the downside is that this means there are more distractions.  I mean, hands up who has a TV in their bedroom? It’s not just TV though.  Our Smartphones are always pinging. Work is a 24/7 arrangement. Spare time is often at a minimum.   These issues can really affect our sleep, and many of us struggle to get to sleep, stay asleep or don’t feel refreshed in the morning. So, here’s five tips to get a great night’s sleep! Numero Uno: Either turn off your pho...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Stridi Towers. Today we’re going to discuss the best ways to overcome that afternoon slump. We all know that feeling. Lunch was an hour ago.  We’re laying back in our chair, waiting for ideas to come to us. We haven’t touched that spreadsheet in front of us for the last ten minutes.  Our mind feels fuzzy. Our eyelids are heavy. We’re craving caffeine. Here’s five great ways to get the ideas flowing again:        1. Avoid caffeine. Drink water. Hydration is one of the best ways to revive a tired mind.    Whilst it may be tempting to turn to trusty tea or coffee, caffeine is a short-term fix which can cause other problems, such as interrupted sleep. Tea and coffee are also diuretics, meaning they actually increase dehydration. So, if your body is lacking in water, caffeine can be a counterproductive move. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to avoid hot drinks altogether. Organic herba...