Ever feel like you’re running on empty? Maybe you’re a manager juggling a never-ending to-do list, or a parent slogging through another day of work, chores, and childcare. Your energy gauge is flashing ‘low,’ and it’s only 2 p.m. You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, hunting for that magic bullet—a new coffee blend, an… Read More »
Do you remember those childhood nights when you wished to stay up late like your parents did? The allure of one more game with your favorite toys, another episode of the cartoon you loved, would often necessitate a grown-up escort to your bedroom. It’s funny to think about it, but our habitual delaying of bedtime… Read More »
What if I told you that if you knew a particular secret, you would effortlessly and easily sleep deeper, wake more refreshed, and have more energy for your daily activities naturally? Well, the secret is to understand your sleep chronotype. As Australia’s leading sleep expert, I’ve written a book on this exact topic – Bear,… Read More »
Everyone has stress. It’s one of the most natural human reactions. When faced with a conflict, a controversy, or any kind of ambiguity, usually the response that is triggered is what we call ‘fight or flight’. The period we spend deciding what we’re actually going to do, meaning if we are going to put up… Read More »
In this episode of The Lifehack Show, we have invited Anna Schaffner, Exhaustion and Burnout Coach to join us. Anna is a writer, coach and professor of cultural history. She has written books on the history of exhaustion and the art of self-development. Anna is deeply passionate about helping people transition from a state of… Read More »
There was once a time when smoking breaks were just par for the course. It must have been frustrating for non-smokers to see colleagues take numerous breaks throughout the day while they slaved away. But perhaps they were on to something. Microbreaks are something more companies are beginning to embrace and for good reasons. The… Read More »
Doesn’t it just seem like there is never enough energy to get through the day? You could be sleeping seven to nine hours per night and still feel drained all the time. But did you know it could be what you are eating that is zapping your energy and making you feel depleted? Some popular… Read More »
Have you been feeling tired often lately? Do you also get frequent headaches? If you’ve been experiencing unbearable headaches lately or your tiredness is already disrupting your daily routine, the best thing you can do is consult a doctor. Headache and tiredness are common symptoms of several health conditions, and research shows a direct connection… Read More »
In my early twenties, I loved the night shift. It was great to be able to sleep all day and stay up all night, plus the added bonus of there being less traffic during commutes and no lines at Starbucks. Roughly 20% of the full-time workforce in the United States is involved in some form… Read More »
Have you ever experienced those days when you just can’t keep your eyes open? Whether you are chasing a two-year-old with a basket of laundry on your hip or trying to keep your eyes open in a never-ending staff meeting, there is no denying that there are many factors as to why many women feel… Read More »
It’s 12:50 pm and you’ve just finished a lovely lunch with your colleagues and are heading back to the office to work on the report that your boss asked you to finish. You sit down on your new ergonomic chair and feel energized by the mini-party you had at lunchtime. You log into your PC… Read More »