We sleep for 1/3 of our life. So why not have a bunch of tools in our toolbox to improve our sleep quality? Check out these 9 tips that are easy, effective and help in bringing in a more restful sleep. I go over a range of items that can help from nighttime and daytime routines, to the circadian rhythm.

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CHAPTERS

03:08 Schedule
06:17 Environment
10:21 Food/Drink
12:36 Bedtime Routine
15:43 Activities
17:20 Daytime Routine
19:13 Naps
20:21 Stress Management
21:21 Seek Professional Help

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Bessel Van der Kolk simply explains these concepts in:
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Accessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve – Stanley Rosenberg
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My name is Kyle and I am a Registered Psychologist, Certified EMDR therapist and an EMDR International Association Approved Consultant. I specialize in trauma therapy, from both childhood, adulthood, presentday and occupational trauma. I often utilize several modalities of treatment including EyeMovement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.

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DISCLAIMER: “Calm with Kyle” and the information and strategies provided by Kyle Poon are solely intended for informational, educational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, and treatment for a medical or mental health condition. Although Kyle Poon is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta Canada a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Always consult with your physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed therapist or counsellor before trying anything in these videos and before making any decisions related to your physical, mental or spiritual health.

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