The Wellbeing 5 Project
Seth Davis
Sleepably
The Physical / Sleep Wellbeing 5
5 Simple Questions to help with physical & sleep wellbeing with answers from Experts, Thought Leaders, Campaigners & Advocates
Seth Davis
Seth is a certified and experienced sleep coach and a member of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants. He holds three adult sleep coach certifications and uses effective methods to help people overcome sleep challenges.
For more than 15 years Seth dealt with Insomnia including problems falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night or waking up too early. He refused to waste anymore time feeling tired and frustrated so trained to be a sleep coach to help cure his own insomnia and help others with their sleep issues.
Seth is the creator of Sleepably, a group of 3 sleep coaches dedicated to helping adults and children get a better nights sleep. The Sleepably.com website contains a blog with a wealth of sleep related help and information on the services Seth & Sleepably offer.
Find out more about Seth & Sleepably here
The Sleep Wellbeing 5 with Seth Davis
1. What is your favourite quote, anecdote, proverb or experience that helps with sleep wellbeing?
Seth: “Happiness is waking up, looking at the clock and finding that you still have two hours left to sleep.” – Charles M. Schulz. I like this quote because it shows a great attitude toward sleep. Some people might become angry or frustrated in that situation, but he’s excited about the opportunity to complete his night of healthy sleep. Although … I wouldn’t recommend clock-watching during the night.
2. What is your top piece of advice for sleep wellbeing?
Seth: The word “routine” might sound boring, but it can be your friend when it comes to sleep. Your body and brain like to have a firm idea of when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up and face the day. Without routine and consistency, you’re keeping your biological systems guessing from day to day and that can contribute to poor sleep.
3. What is the one change in the world that you would like to see? (in your area of wellbeing or in the world in general or both)
Seth: I would like to see more people pausing in the middle of their days to meditate, be physically active, or even just purposely do nothing. We don’t give ourselves permission to take breaks often enough even though it provides rejuvenation to keep us sharp and prevent burnout.
4. Which resources (books / websites / videos etc) for sleep wellbeing would you recommend?
Seth: I love the book The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter because it makes sleep science relatable and interesting, while infusing the topic with humor. I’m also a fan of The Effortless Sleep Method by Sasha Stephens because she offers her own take on standard sleep advice with a no-nonsense demeanor.
5. What’s the one thing that always makes you smile?
Seth: Watching my young children play and sleep. Their shoulders are free from the weight of the world, which means they are free to live without worry and to sleep without heavy thoughts on their minds. It makes me happy knowing that they’re enjoying this beautifully simple time in their lives!
One bonus question, is there anything else pertinent you would like to add to the conversation?
Seth: Your relationship with sleep is what you make of it, whether it’s dysfunctional or a lifelong pleasure. You just need to start learning to work with sleep rather than against it.
Further Exploration - Seth Davis
Website: Sleepably
The Sleepably website containing information about the Sleepably sleep consultants, the services they offer, how to get in touch and a blog with a wealth of information on how to get better sleep.
Article: 5 Valuable Insomnia Tips from an Adult Sleep Coach
Seth's article on Sleepably containing 5 tips to help with insomnia including learning how to really relax and taking a chill pill (not a sleeping pill)
Article: Need a Midday Pick-Me-Up? Consider a ‘Coffee Nap’
Article with Seth on Sleep.com discussing how taking a "coffee nap" in the middle of the day might be the work-from-home focus boost we all need.
Social Media - Follow Seth & Sleepably below
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