Dr Neil Stanley

I have been involved in sleep research for more than 37 years and am now an independent sleep expert interested in all aspects of sleep.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

Unfortunately as of today I will no longer be tweeting to this account. I however will still be tweeting my daily #sleep tips on my personal account @drneilstanley. Please follow me @drneilstanley

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2314. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Let the thoughts come and go through your mind. Let the mind run.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2313. A daft #sleep tip from the web - The higher your body temperature during the day, the better your sleep.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2312. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Work so damn hard every day that when you get to your bed you cannot do anything else but sleep.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2311. A daft #sleep tip from the web - If you convince yourself that you slept well last night, even if you didn't, you can trick your brain into thinking you aren't tired

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2310. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Work out hard enough that that each and every muscle of your body demands you to go to sleep.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2309. A daft #sleep tip from the web - No random thoughts or self-talk

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2308. A daft #sleep tip from the web - sleep on a schedule, using a calendar

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2307. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Suggest to yourself how important sleep is by inputting positive information about sleep into yourself.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2306. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Sometimes if you don’t make any moves in bed, it helps you sleep. Other times, tossing and rolling can help

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2305. A daft #sleep tip from the web - In chronic situations; if you can’t sleep, eat, if you can’t eat, sleep

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2304. A daft #sleep tip from the web - If you live in a noisy area, you may have to leave the TV or radio on all night

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2303. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Instead of sleeping in your jeans or wearing pyjamas, undress and remain in your underwear.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2302. A daft #sleep tip from the web - sleep in half military crawl position. It works because it is very hard to move in this position. Less fidgeting, faster sleep.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2301. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Use coconut charcoal to get your circadian rhythm back on track.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2300. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Instead of adhering to a 7-day week consisting of 24 hours per day, explore the concept of a 6-day week that has 28 hours in a day.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2299. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Take fish oil/ flaxseed oil before going to sleep. This also helps you feel less tired because it increases cell repair during sleep.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2298. A daft #sleep tip from the web - 1-2 teaspoons of good quality nut butter (e.g. almond or cashew) on a small slice of toasted gluten-free bread or with seed / gluten-free crackers.

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2297. A daft #sleep tip from the web - keeping your bed neat and tidy can actually help you sleep better

[Dr Neil Stanley @ViSpringTips]

2296. A daft #sleep tip from the web - Run your feet under cold water for about a minute as you massage each foot