We all know that mental health and sleep go hand in hand. So, it’s not surprising that feelings of burnout could be coming between you and your best-ever sleep! In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeping for less than six hours each night is a key indicator that you may be burnt out.
Quick Guides•Mar 22Now that the sun is shining and the days are getting longer, you might be wondering when the clocks will ‘spring forward’ this year. Well, there’s not long to wait, as clocks will move ahead by one hour on Sunday 26th March.
Quick Guides•Feb 13This Valentine’s Day, we wanted to shine a light on how poor-quality sleep and disrupted bedtime routines can impact our love lives. It’s true, we can all get short tempered and a little grumpy when we don’t get enough good-quality sleep! This sleep deprivation often makes us less understanding and impatient – not the qualities you’d usually look for in your perfect partner.
Quick Guides•Jan 19Signifying peace and growth, green is the perfect choice for homes this New Year. Making a name for itself as ‘nature’s neutral’, green – and sage green in particular - radiates a sense of calm and tranquility. But can the popular shade improve your wellbeing? We’re joined by Lick’s Director of Interior Design Tash Bradley to explain why you should introduce this grounding hue into your home.
Quick Guides•Dec 22, 2022We know how important light exposure is to our overall wellbeing, and how detrimental it can be when we’re not getting enough! Daylight is crucial in regulating our circadian rhythm, as well as prompting the production of serotonin (the happy hormone), improving our mood and energy levels during the day, and helping us get a better night’s sleep.
Quick Guides•Nov 1, 2022Feeling a little low after the clock change? With the days getting darker and shorter, it's not unusual to feel sluggish and lacking in motivation. That's why we've created the Feel Good Check-in List, a to-do list made up of small activities for your well-being to tick off throughout the month of November. The prompts will hopefully serve as a reminder to prioritise the season’s mood-boosting moments.
Quick Guides•Oct 18, 2022When the clocks go back on Sunday 30th October, you’ll probably feel as though your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-gone. Even though we gain an extra hour in bed, the dark mornings that follow make us feel extra sleepy and lacking the energy we need to seize the day. That’s why we’ve created this handy Clock Change Guide, to help you navigate the end of British Summer Time (BST) while maintaining optimal wellbeing.
Quick Guides•Oct 5, 2022It’s not news that sleep is super important to our health and overall wellbeing. It’s an essential function that allows our bodies and minds to recharge at the end of each day and without it, our brains wouldn't work properly. It’s advised that adults get around 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, but research has shown that 14-17 year-olds need even more! Which poses the question, why is sleep so important for teenagers?
Quick Guides•Jun 21, 2022Whether you’re wanting to treat your father, grandfather, father‑in‑law (or favourite father‑figure), we’ve rounded up some of our favourite wellness brands to give the gift of wellbeing this Father’s Day!