1. 1 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Just as the sun starts to rise sleepy Sydney siders are stretching their fingers to find the snooze
button on their alarm.

2. 2 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Why is the snooze feature on an I phone programmed to snooze for 9 minutes? It is believed 10
minutes is enough time to send you back into a deep sleep, making you sleepier on wake up.

3. 3Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Sleep deprivation has a significant negative impact on brain function. It decreases your
attention span and prevents the mind from retaining information. Pulling an ‘all nighter’ before
a big presentation at the office, may not be the best plan.

4. 4Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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You should never go to be angry. “Bedtime is not just about sleep. It is about renewing and
maintaining the couple relationship,” Paul Rosenblatt, specialist in bed sharing, says.

5. 5 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Building theWall of China, Janet Ainsworth retreats to the couch which creates a physical and
emotional wall between her and her partner.

6. 6Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Waking up in the morning and still needing another nine hours sleep is a common occurrence
for Janet Ainsworth, Mother of two.

7. 7 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Sanjula Sharma, an expert in sociology, suggests that a detachment from the world, including
texting, social media and emailing needs to be disconnected when it comes time to go to bed.
A ‘do not disturb’ action needs to be firmly put in place for tranquility in the bedroom.

8. 8 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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There is a constant battle between caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages.People argue that
coffee is the solution to their survival, some drinking 5 cups a day. It all begins with an early
morning fix straight after waking up.

9. 9 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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Others believe caffeine is in fact the problem. Sleep sufferer, Janet Ainsworth, has had t0 cut
out all caffeine from her diet so she is able to fall asleep at night.

10. 10 Sleepless nights awakens deeper issues
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In reality, some of us just need an afternoon nap to make it though to the end of the day. It is
where we feel most cozy that we have our best sleep.