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Is this childhood ritual part of your bedtime routine?
Science Says Reading Before Bed is Good for You! If the link to play the video above isn't working, click here to watch. Reader, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone that claims reading is a bad thing. Especially not me. From a very early age, I've loved reading. So videos like the one I'm sharing with you today feel validating in a very personal way. Science proves that reading, especially reading at bedtime, does the following:
Reading at bedtime, for me, also is an emotional connection to the childhood ritual the "bedtime story." Today's video specifically cites the Journal of Sleep Research in claiming that "6 minutes of reading before bed lowers stress levels by 68%." Now, as much as I love reading, I'll admit to being skeptical about this. Maybe it's the journalist in me from my past that prompts me to always fact-check. And the truth is that I couldn't validate that research online. But, while I can't verify that exact number, I can use personal experience to confirm the theory that reading before bed does help lower MY stress levels and helps me sleep better. For me, reading before bed helps "shut off" my brain from thinking about all the things demanding my attention the next day. It gives me something neutral to occupy my brain ... kind of like a palate cleanser between courses of a meal. Of course, choosing the right book to read before bed also makes a difference. The video recommends a calming genre, and suggests avoiding action-packed plots, complex storylines, or excessive dialogue. I'll admit that sometimes I can get so sucked into the world of a book that it is counterproductive and delays my sleep. But at the same time, I can't force myself to read a boring book! You may have heard the saying: Life is too short to drink bad wine. It's also true that Life is too short to read bad books! At bedtime or other times throughout the day, I hope you read! Read regularly ... and often. For all the benefits listed above, and for the sheer pleasure of it! As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email! Thank you. I appreciate you! xoxo, Now for more good stuff ... Interesting Reads ...
WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, keep good notes to stay organized. Keeping notes also frees up your brain to focus on more pressing things, making you more productive overall! Badass Affirmation of the WeekI am capable. I am a leader. I go after what I want. From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe! I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week! xoxo, P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends! And if you haven't already joined our Work From Home Winners Club private Facebook group, click here to do so now! We'd love for you to be part of the community we're building there.
August 25, 2024 | Coach Michele Peterson |
Coach Michele Peterson
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