

The Sleep Procrastination Loop: Reframing Sleep as an Intentional Act of Self Preservation
The sleep procrastination loop reflects more than bad habits. It’s a behavioral cycle driven by emotional needs, autonomy, and the brain’s reward circuitry; often at the expense of rest.

Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
May 92 min read


Prioritizing Sleep in a Work Culture That Rewards Exhaustion
Prioritizing sleep protects health, supports sustainable productivity, and challenges the normalization of chronic overwork.

Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
May 83 min read


Time Compression Anxiety and the Fast Forward Mind
Speed-watching culture alters memory, arousal, and patience. Time compression anxiety is the hidden cost of always pressing play at 2x

Estee Cohen PhD
Apr 282 min read


Rethinking Routine Why Not Everyone Is Wired for Mornings
Forcing early routines harms mental health and performance because not everyone is wired for mornings or thrives on early schedules.

Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
Mar 282 min read


The Subtle Influence of Nutrition on Sleep Quality
Explore how nutrition and sleep quality are connected and how dietary choices influence rest, metabolism, and overall well-being.

Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
Mar 193 min read


Owls, The Sleep-Deprived Philosophers of the Bird World
Owls may be called wise, but they mostly look concerned and sleep-deprived. They are the philosophers of the bird world.

Contributing Writer
Feb 112 min read


How Stressful Dreams Reflect and Influence Mental Well-being
Stressful dreams can reflect emotional processing or sleep disruptions. Learn their causes and how to minimize their impact.

Contributing Writer
Feb 102 min read


Emotional Time Zones, Why Midnight Feels Existential and 2 PM Feels Bureaucratic
Your brain shifts through emotional time zones, making late nights feel existential and afternoons all about logistics.

Contributing Writer
Feb 73 min read


Using Sleep Tracking Apps Without Falling Into The Perfection Trap
Sleep tracking apps offer insights into habits and trends, but overfixating on data can create stress and undermine restful sleep.

Contributing Writer
Jan 142 min read


Why Sleep Fuels Achievement
Sleep is not passive. It shapes clarity, creativity, and decision-making, playing an active role in personal achievement and focus.

Contributing Writer
Dec 13, 20241 min read