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How the clocks going back affects sleep
On Sunday 25th October 2026, the clocks went back by...
Screen time Trouble Sleeping Blog (1)

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Sleep inertia
Have you heard of ‘sleep inertia’? It’s that horrible groggy...
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Athletes, sports people and sleep
We all know exercise is a good a thing. For...
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What is sleepmaxxing?
At Trouble Sleeping, we will never complain about people being...
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Sleep patterns
A uniform approach to sleep just doesn’t work. We each...
What is insomnia Trouble Sleeping Blog

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What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep condition when you have trouble falling...
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What is CBT-I?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment...
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What to eat and drink to help sleep
To eat and drink…? Or not to eat or drink…before...
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Top sleep tips for getting a good night's sleep
If you feel you are sleeping poorly then it is...

Sleep and mood in the winter

Winter’s long dark nights and short cold days can affect your daytime mood and energy levels, as well as your sleep. During the long dark

What is sleep drive?

Do you know what ‘sleep drive’ is? Put simply it is how sleepy or not you are feeling. A high sleep drive means you feel

Is it ok to nap?

To nap or not to nap – that is the question? Napping can be beneficial but it can also be disruptive to our sleep patterns.

Sleep questions you were too afraid to ask

With October fast approaching, at Trouble Sleeping, we thought we shared some answers to those ‘sleep questions you were too afraid to ask’ …just in

Driving tired – car safety tips

According to 2021 UK government statistics, 1 in 50 crashes had fatigue as a factor. Plus, where a driver falls asleep at the wheel, the resulting

Sleep tourism and sleep holidays

Sleep holidays, also known as ‘sleep tourism’, have become increasingly popular since both the pandemic and as the understanding of how important sleep really is

5 less well-known sleep tips

At Trouble Sleeping, we love sharing sleep tips and it’s important to us that everyone has a good understanding of what can help you get

Sleep and sharing a bed

Do you regularly share a bed with another? Whilst it is very traditional to share a bed with a partner, it can be very disruptive.

A consistent sleep schedule

Ideally, we want to get 7-9 hours of sleep consistently and have good sleep habits, which mean our ‘sleep schedule’ is relatively consistent too. However,

Bedroom lighting and sleep

The colour and brightness of bedroom lighting can affect sleep. In this blog, Dr Lindsay Browning explores the affects of light on your bedroom environment