Centr Team

The ultimate guide to better sleep

Find (and fix) your sleep problems

• Do you stay up late just to have some ‘me’ time, or sip a nightly glass of wine? A lot of the things that keep us awake are actually just normal parts of our routine – and we have the science-backed fixes.
• You can’t sleep. You worry you’re not getting enough sleep. Which makes it harder to get to sleep. You’ve stumbled into the sleep anxiety spiral – use these 3 steps to reset your attitude to slumber.
• If you’re stuck in the sleep anxiety spiral – mind on overdrive as soon as your head hits the pillow – these tools can help.
• The food you eat can play a big role in regulating your body clock. Try these 8 nutrition tips to finally get a decent night’s sleep.

How to wake up better

• Couldn’t sleep last night? When you’re underslept and running on empty, this is the advice you need to get through the day.
• So you’re not a morning person. That’s okay. Whether you’re a shift worker, a night owl, or just struggle to form a sentence before noon, try these 5 science-backed ways to hate mornings less.
• How you wake is an underrated part of a healthy sleep routine. Soak up the morning sunlight and start your day right by waking up with Chris.

Understanding the science behind sleep

• Sleep is your body’s ultimate performance tool. From mental health to weight loss, here are 9 reasons you should make quality sleep a priority.
• You’re so wrecked that all you can think about is going to bed. But when you do, sleep doesn’t come. Here’s the problem: what you’re feeling may be fatigue, not tiredness. How to tell the difference and what to do about it.
• You’re wide awake in the middle of the night, again. These common ‘fixes’ could be making your insomnia worse.
• Do you swear by the 8-hour ‘rule’ or avoid blue light like the plague? Please allow us to bust the big 4 myths about sleep that aren’t helping anyone.

Sounds that will send you to sleep

• There’s a reason this is one of our most popular sleep tools. Visualize yourself taking a walk on an endless, white sandy beach with Chris and drift off to the sound of the waves.
• Before going to bed, it’s important to leave the busy day behind. This breathing technique with Chris will send signals of calm to your brain, helping sleep to come.
• You know how relaxing a massage can be for your body. Well, this mental massage with Jess can help knead the tension from your mind – leading to a deep, restorative sleep.
• Getting kids to settle can be a nightly battle. Let Chris take them on a journey through the twinkling sky, helping them feel relaxed, safe and ready for sleep. Chances are you’ll be out cold before it ends, too.
• The worst thing you can take with you to bed every night? Stress. Join Tahl for a breathing exercise to de-stress before your head hits the pillow.
• We all need a little help getting to sleep sometimes. Nature sounds such as rain can help mask unwanted noise and improve sleep quality. Try drifting off with our Stormy Night soundscape.