Historical Fiction for Sleep

Reading non-fiction before bed makes us project into the future, and increases our anxiety levels.

Reading fiction does the opposite, it stokes our imagination, disengaging our mind from the day’s tensions and being conducive to a relaxing sleep.

• What may sound a bit counterintuitive, is that reading fiction can provide us with self-improvement benefits, even though the stuff we read would just be a figment of someone’s imagination.
• Fictional books, poetry and other works are a form of therapy for many cent...

• Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even weekends.
• Getting into bed before you’re truly sleepy is a great way to start worrying, which leads to arousal and difficulty falling asleep.
• Watch out for too much Sleep Hygiene. Don't make going to slee...