sleep

Eight awesome ergonomic beds

Mel Dixon | Lifestyle & Time out

In a previous article, I talked about the importance of a good nights sleep for freelancers and contractors, and the most effective way to achieve that.

One important aspect I neglected to mention was the importance of a good bed. What follows is a list of the most ergonomic and practical beds currently on the market.

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Sleeping your way to success

Mel Dixon | Health

For most freelancers and contractors, getting a good nights sleep is pretty crucial. Yes, you do get those strange types who seem to get by with just a few hours kip. But they’re not normal.

And surely being reliant on huge vats of coffee to get through the day doesn’t do anyone any good?

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Freelance Hacks: 10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It

Leo Babauta | Lifestyle & Time out

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits rises at 4:30 a.m every day. And he’s clearly insane! But before we roll over and pull the covers over our heads… lets hear some of the benefits and, if it sounds good to you, how you can make it a lasting, productive habit.

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23+ ways to overcome insomnia

Michael Rose | Lifestyle & Time out

Us freelancers are prone to work overload! I have phases when my mind is like the inside of a very full washing machine on at full tilt. Or I have a worry that won’t go away and I fret at it like a dog with a bone. Result? Insomnia! That maelstrom of tossing and turning, [...]

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