Teach Yourself to Sleep, Kate Mikhail
Teach Yourself to Sleep, Kate Mikhail
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Teach Yourself to Sleep
An ex-insomniac's guide

Author: Kate Mikhail

Narrator: Tania Rodrigues

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/10/2021


Synopsis

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR QUALITY SLEEP

'In her brilliant new book Mikhail delivers accessible science to help you take back control of your bedtime and your sleep' Psychologies

Are you suffering from chronic insomnia, an erratic sleep pattern or do you simply feel that your sleep isn't as deep and restorative as it should be? Then struggle no more. Teach Yourself to Sleep is the sustainable solution that you have been waiting for.

After decades of trying traditional methods to cure her poor sleep, the chance reading of a book by her Irish great-great uncle, a pioneer in cognitive therapy and clinical hypnosis, led chronic insomniac Kate Mikhail to research the science of sleep and the mind-body loop, and develop the tried-and-tested methods that finally enabled her to take control of her sleep and wake up feeling rested and energised.

In Teach Yourself to Sleep, integrative psychotherapist Kate shares her approach, blending first-person experience with accessible sleep science - including interviews with leading doctors, scientists and academics, as well as highly effective sleep 'scripts' provided exclusively for this book by other sleep experts.

Teach Yourself to Sleep will help you to view your sleep in a wider, deeper context, by revealing that its quality is inseparably woven into the way you spend your day - not an add-on that comes out of nowhere as night descends.

Considering sleep from every angle - from how to fix your natural sleep-wake cycle, what and how to eat for the best sleep possible, how to shift stress hormones in favour of sleep, and how to break the sleepless-menopause loop - this book will help you to understand your sleep better and give you the tools to take control and finally begin to get the quality sleep you need.

About Kate Mikhail

Kate Mikhail is an integrative psychotherapist and a sub-clinical cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist, specialising in insomnia. Kate is also a journalist and editor, who has written a wide range of features and reviews for the Guardian, Observer, Telegraph and Independent national newspapers, as well as for many other publications.After decades of not being able to sleep easily at night, a chance reading of a book by her Irish great-great-uncle Richard Waters, a pioneer in cognitive therapy and clinical hypnosis, led to the discovery that she was officially a chronic insomniac. A love of research, science and a fascination with the mind-body loop, drove Kate to find evidenced-based answers for why sleep deprivation can be such a problem for so many people in the 21st century, and what can be done to put this right.Kate is now an ex-chronic insomniac and a sleep coach, thanks to researching Teach Yourself to Sleep and trying out everything she learnt on herself along the way. In this book, she explores the biology and science of sleep, how to look at sleep from a different perspective and how we can shift our physiology, behaviour and mindset to transform the quality of our sleep, 24-hour health and overall quality of life. Kate lives in London with her husband and three children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lauren

This book really gave me hope . I’ve struggled with my sleep since I was 11 ( now 40) and I’d reached the acceptance stage that I just don’t sleep for about 20 years ! This book has made me realise there are things I can do , the power of my mindset and the things I can do from the moment I wake up......more

Goodreads review by Sally

The only reason I’ve not given this 5* is because it’s a bit too early to tell whether the actions I’m taking and habits I’m changing as a result of reading this book really will make a difference to my sleep long term. But the early indications are encouraging! I’ve now had several nights of unbrok......more

Goodreads review by C

Wow, finally a book that is easy to read and dont be put off by the title as I first thought this was just for insomniac's but it is for anybody that has sleep issues. It covers everything and everything is spelled out and very logical. Dont expect a quick fix, it will take some work and you will ne......more

Goodreads review by Chanel

Best sleep book I have read. Besides the usual tips on cicrcadian rhythm, eating, exercise, sleep hygiene, supplements/medication etc they also focused a lot on self-talk and thought/emotion regulation. I'm exicted to stop labelling myself a life-long insomniac and cease talking about how nothing has......more


Quotes

In her brilliant new book Mikhail delivers accessible science to help you take back control of your bedtime and your sleep Psychologies

If you want an example of how one person's struggle can go on to help so many others, this book is it. Kate Mikhail's writing is a wonderful combination of personal experience and investigation into the science, knowledge and practice that will help readers navigate their way out of insomnia and towards getting a gorgeous night's sleep. If you or those you love are having difficulty sleeping, curl up with this book before bed and give yourself the gift of a sleep Kirsty Macdonald, Cognitive Hypnotherapist and Transformational Leadership Coach

A very well written, informative, extremely interesting and enlightening book, presenting the theory behind sleep and wakefulness from different angles. It's a must-read book that provides solutions and advice to deal with sleep disorders using a holistic approach, by focusing on sleep hygiene and functioning of the body with respect to the circadian rhythm, as well as guiding us to follow a healthy lifestyle leading to increased productivity, good health and happiness Dr Syed Shariq Hasan MBBS, MPH, MCPS, FRSPH, PhD Specialist in Public Health and Psychosomatic Medicine

Sleep problems are one of the scourges that seem to have resulted from our modern, hectic and often stressful lives. Like so many modern afflictions there is no single cause and no 'one size fits all' remedy. Consequently, it is important for the sufferer to understand the problem better so that they can learn how best to manage it for themselves. This book by Kate Mikhail is a nice easy read which should help people to cope with this problem which can ruin the lives of the those who battle against it night after night. Peter Whorwell, Professor of Medicine & Gastroenterology, University of Manchester