There are a number of lifestyle factors and behavior patterns that influence how well you sleep at night. Before you can improve your sleep habits, it’s important to clearly determine what they are. This session will help you get that clarity by walking you through how to identify your personal sleep style.

Did you know that preparing for a good night's sleep doesn't start when you begin winding down? The foundation actually lies in what we do throughout the day. Join Dr. Catherine as she guides you through a simple 'Healthy Sleep Habits' quiz to identify the lifestyle habits that may be impacting your sleep quality.

Your state of mind at bedtime has a major influence on achieving a good night’s rest. When you feel relaxed, it’s much easier to drift off than when you feel preoccupied with worry. An effective way to stop worry in its tracks is through visualization or guided imagery. In this session, Dr. Catherine will guide you through this technique and enable you to switch your mind into 'sleep mode'.

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that enables you to effectively relax your mind and body through systematically tensing and relaxing muscle groups. During this exercise Dr. Catherine will ask you to tense each muscle group in turn for about five seconds, before releasing. You can do this exercise at any point during the day, but it’s a great one to do in bed, especially if you are aware you are feeling a little tense and struggling to relax.

In this session you will learn how to manage evening anxiety and worry. A 'letting go' mindfulness exercise will help you get some valuable distance from your worries by observing your thoughts rather than reacting to them. By simply noticing what is occurring in your mental flow and allowing your thoughts to arise and pass, you'll ease your anxiety and be able to drift into a deep, restorative sleep.

Have you ever laid in bed feeling absolutely exhausted, yet you can’t fall sleep? Tuning into physical sensations in the body is one of the most effective ways to fall asleep faster. In this session you will focus on the sensation of breathing in order to re-direct your thoughts and allow your mind to drift off to sleep.

If you find it easy to fall asleep at night but you just aren’t getting enough hours, or you’ve had a particularly tiring day, then a 'power nap' can be a great solution. Take five minutes to recharge with Dr. Catherine and you'll feel more energized and productive for the rest of the day. If you have difficulty with insomnia, we recommend skipping this video.