Tag: sleep
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How I learned to reduce my night terrors
Sleep. All at once that is both my favorite word and one that shakes me to my soul with terror. Sleep and I have always had a rocky relationship. I mean ALWAYS. Ask my mom. As a toddler, while we were living in Ft. Myers, Florida, I set a record for getting out of bed:…
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Could You Unplug for 24 Hours?
Could you unplug for 24 hours? No, this is not a rhetorical question. I’m completely serious. A few days ago, my friend Anthony posted a story from Fox Chicago about something called the National Day of Unplugging. Without knowing anymore than it meant taking a pledge to turn off all electronic devices for 24-hours from sundown…
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Jawbone UP24 Knows Me Better Than I Know Myself
Exactly one week ago, I purchased a Jawbone UP24. For the uninitiated, the Jawbone UP24 is a bracelet that tracks your every movement and your sleep habits. It will also track what I eat and drink, my weight, and my mood, if I choose to let it and I input that information. It syncs with…
Jessica L Gardner 