Healthy Shift Worker Podcast Episode: This week I reflect on a talk that I delivered at the Wellness Basecamp here in Brisbane last weekend titled “Are You Getting By On 5-6 Hours Of Sleep – Or Maybe Even Less?” because as shift workers we can definitely relate to...
Do you struggle with poor memory? Perhaps you leave sticky notes everywhere as a reminder so that you don’t forget things? Well if you work shift work, chances are you answered “yes” to that question and have experienced bouts of ‘forgetfulness’ thanks to...
Happy People Program? How good does that sound?! Considering a happy workforce is always going to be way more productive when morale is high, and staff are feeling well, my first impression when I heard about this program is that it sounds too good to be true! Just to...
What’s great about them? The beauty of overnight oats, is they can be made the night before so make for a great breakfast option after night shift. Cherries contain melatonin, a hormone required to induce sleep. Both oats and cherries contain tryptophan, which help...
Healthy Shift Worker Podcast Episode: Self care is super important for shift workers because our bodies are already biologically stressed as a result of working against our natural circadian rhythms or body clock. That being said, for most people, self-care can be an...