Newest article Quick Guides Apr 4, 2022 How to Reduce Stress Before Sleep: Expert Advice from The Joyful Coach Do you often find yourself stressed and unable to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone! Research has shown that high levels of stress can reduce your time spent in REM sleep (the deepest sleep stage), as it triggers your ‘fight or flight’ response. This causes your heart rate to elevate, your breathing to quicken, and prompts a surge in cortisol (your stress hormone). Not the ideal environment for a peaceful night’s sleep! That’s why it’s so important to prioritise your evening routine, making the hours before sleep as stress-free as possible. Read more Quick Guides Mar 18, 2022 5 Ways to Create a Restful Sleep Environment Your bedroom should be your sanctuary. A place where you close the door and say goodbye to the noise from the outside world. A room designed with only your wellbeing in mind. That’s the key to Biophilic Design, creating a space that improves both your health and happiness. From choosing a calming colour scheme and embracing the power of plants, to banishing blue light and investing in your bedding, we're here to share our 5 top tips for creating a restful sleep environment. Quick Guides Mar 17, 2022 How to Ban Your Phone from Your Bedroom in 3 Easy Steps While the negative impact of using a smartphone in your bedroom may not be immediately noticeable, it can have long-term effects on the quality of your sleep. This, in turn, affects not just your waking, mood, energy and productivity during the day, but can also lead to a whole host of health issues. The good news is, you can kick the habit and make your bedroom into a sanctuary optimised for sleep with these three easy steps! Quick Guides Mar 14, 2022 What is Blue Light and How is it Affecting Your Sleep? We’re all guilty of using our phones before bed, whether that’s looking through Instagram, catching up with friends, or trying to complete the day’s Wordle. But did you know this late-night scrolling could be ruining your sleep? Research Mar 10, 2022 Can Bright Light Help Beat the Post-lunch Dip in Alertness and Performance? Recent research findings suggest that bright light exposure could be a potential strategy for those suffering from drowsiness and low productivity at midday due to an afternoon slump. News Mar 8, 2022 Lumie Stands with Ukraine Woodrow Wilson once said that the history of liberty is a history of resistance, and while we’re in awe of the brave Ukrainian people making history standing up for their freedom and their country, we’re deeply distressed by the developing humanitarian crisis. We’re heartbroken for those who’ve lost their lives, livelihoods, homes, or freedom fighting for Ukraine or standing up for the truth. Quick Guides Mar 3, 2022 5 Best Books for Better Sleep If you're anything like the average person living in the UK, the likelihood is that you're not getting enough sleep. You think you've tried it all; no caffeine in the afternoon, breathing techniques, more regular bedtimes, maybe even counting sheep - and yet a good night's sleep is still something you merely (day)dream about. So, what better time than World Book Day to take the matter into your own hands (literally!)? Go ahead and pick up one of these top-rated books on sleep... Quick Guides Feb 8, 2022 How to Practice Self-Love with Poppy Jamie Why should Valentine’s Day be reserved for romantic love? Join us in celebrating the most important relationship you’ll ever have…the one with yourself! Wellness Wednesday Jan 26, 2022 Nourishing Your Body for SAD and Better Mood with Nutritionist Sophia Hill Welcome to the fourth and final instalment of our Wellness Wednesday Series. Every Wednesday throughout January, we have explored a different wellness topic to help kickstart your New Year. Our focus this week is ‘Nourishment’ and today we’re joined by Nutritional Therapist Sophia Hill, who will be teaching us how to nourish our bodies to help SAD, boost mood and energy. News Jan 19, 2022 A Revival Yoga Flow with Bex Parker Smith Welcome to the third instalment of our Wellness Wednesday Series. Every Wednesday throughout January, we will be exploring a different wellness topic to help kickstart your New Year. Our focus this week is ‘Movement’ and today we’re joined by Bex Parker Smith for a yoga flow on the theme of Revival.