Meg Harrell, a night nurse and lifestyle blogger, lives in a tiny house with her family of four in North Carolina. Here, she shares her preferred work schedule, her tricks to fall asleep after a busy shift, and why screen time can be the enemy of daytime sleep.
How to Schedule Sleep for Night Shift
Is there only one sleep schedule that works best for night shift workers? Absolutely not! Check out three different schedules that real shift workers use to catch enough Zzzz's while the sun is up.
How to Keep your Bedroom Dark
Absolute darkness is essential to deep sleep, whether it’s daytime or nighttime. Your brain can detect even tiny amounts of light through closed eyelids, which can disturb your sleep cycles. The goal is to make your sleep room pitch-dark. If you share your bedroom with a nighttime sleeper, they too will appreciate your efforts to … Continue reading How to Keep your Bedroom Dark
How to Stay Awake During the Night Shift
Here's what you need to know to stay awake all night on the job.