I want you to take a moment and imagine this if you will.

Your spouse is in the kitchen preparing breakfast, the sun is rising over the horizon on yet what will be another beautiful day in your neighborhood. Perhaps the children are awake, all smiles; welcoming this beautiful day. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee lazily drifting through the house.

An ideal morning, yes?

What can change this perfect scene and have the potential for ruining not only the family pictured in the scene above, but possibly almost everyone you come in contact this particular day including yourself.

Have you guessed yet??

Lack of sleep.

Yes, lack of sleep can spin your life out of control as fast as a room full of domino’s starting to fall against one another. As one starts to fall, they all start to fall in secession.

Maybe this scenario sounds familiar.

My friend John was getting out of his bed after a dreadful night of attempting to sleep.  As he turned from his bed getting out, he stubbed his toe against the dresser. (Domino one starting to fall.) As he let his discomfort be known through his screaming voice, his normally very cheery wife came in to see what possibly could be wrong so early in the day.

As he screamed at her, (Domino two started to fall) and her cheery attitude vanished, (Domino three started to fall) she turned towards the kitchen and bumped into the edge of the door. Yep, domino four falling.

Returning to the kitchen the kids started acting up; the bread in the toaster was in to long and started to burn.

Tempers flare, and not so kind words were uttered. The whole room full of domino on a crash course with each other. The clacking of the sounds filling the house. Attitudes changed in the course of an instant.

Why?

All because of my friend John and his lack of sleep.

In a perfect world we would all get the proper amount of sleep, and everything would be peachy keen in our lives, but we all know that only happens in fantasy land, or in our dreams.

Lack of sleep or sleep disorders like insomnia are real, and they affect millions of people worldwide from every walk of life.

How can we start to achieve a good night’s sleep we are so deserving of?

As a person who suffered sleep loss during a divorce my first bit of advice is to SLOW DOWN, breathe, and relax. To many times we try to fall asleep with to many things on our mind.

Pick a target time to fall asleep at night. Let’s say eleven pm. At ten pm finish any work, and also turn off your tv including the evening news. Sometimes the images from the news can trigger our unconscious and as we lay down, we are thinking of those images.

Put some relaxing music on, something that your brain can relate to that will say; “Hey, time to shut all this work off, because it’s time to relax.”

And when you crawl into bed; sleep. Do not spend this time worrying about the past days events, what may becoming up tomorrow, or even whether you have the money for the mortgage that may be due soon. As you lay in bed there is nothing you can do about those things, please let it go.

A good night’s sleep will do you much better than lack of sleep worrying about things and events beyond your control.

Besides, isn’t the thought of waking up in a cheery household better than upsetting the apple cart like my friend John?

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH

Certified Master Hypnotist
http://trappersherwood.com

Just a quick reminder that Daylight Savings Time; (In the USA) ends Sunday morning November 7^th 2010 at 2:00am

So, why do we even have DST, and how can it affect you?

You see, during the “energy crisis” years, Congress enacted earlier starting dates for daylight time. In 1974, daylight time began on the 6^th of January and in 1975 it began on the 23^rd of February. After those two years the starting date reverted back to the last Sunday in April.

In 1986, a law was passed that shifted the starting date of daylight time to the first Sunday in April, beginning in 1987. The ending date of daylight time was not subject to such changes, and remained the last Sunday in October.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed both the starting and ending dates. Beginning in 2007, daylight time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

Daylight savings time can affect the sleep patterns of millions of people annually.

Sleep deprivation, sleep loss, and the onset of insomnia are just a few of the affects.

Remember, It is not normal for a person to be sleepy at times when he or she expects to be awake.

So what can be done about this change in our sleep schedule do to the time change?

I recommend a sleep routine.

A sleep routine is a routine that you set up prior to going to bed to get your body, and mind ready to fall asleep. If you start doing this PRIOR to the daylight savings time, you just might save yourself not only a lot of grief, but a minimum of five to seven nights of tossing and turning do to the time change.

Ok, here’s what I recommend.

Let’s say your time you usually go to bed is 11:00pm.

I suggest at 10:15 to 10:30pm or (at least 45 minutes prior to the bedtime you have set for yourself) you start winding down. This means turning off the TV, computer; (Yes even facebook, sleep is more important) and start listening to some soothing music. (We have a track of music dedicated just for this on our Sleep Secret Audio.)

What this will do is start letting your mind, and body know that it is time to relax.

From here I suggest that at 11:00pm (or whatever bed time yours is) as you get comfortable in your bed, you insert your earbuds, or put on your headphones or maybe you have an mp3 player close to your bed. But either way, turn on track 2 of our Sleep Secret Audio, and gently drift off in to dreamland, cause your dreams have missed you.

You don’t have to suffer through sleepless nights because of the upcoming time change.

You might find that you are ready to experience a good night’s sleep now, so please visit: http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com and download your audio now.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

PS…Remember, if you want a good night’s sleep and not have to take any pills or drugs, we suggest the all natural sleep audio tracks of http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

For those folks in the USA coming off your Labor day weekend, I hope it was enjoyable.

I do have a question; if you traveled this past weekend or if you travel on a regular basis, how did you sleep?

Did family and friends unconsciously slip some bad sleeping ideas into your head?

You know like, “Oh, you traveled through a couple of time zones, your sleep will be off.” Or how about, “You won’t sleep well in a hotel.” Or something along those lines.

Well, I recently did some traveling, through a couple of times zones, and stayed in a hotel in a strange city. Everything that should lead up to nights of insomnia, or sleep loss.

But it didn’t.

I slept great!

Wanna know my secret?

And it’s probably something you have never heard of before.

Check out my podcast below, and I’ll let you in on a brand new technique that just might help you get a better night’s sleep too.

Enjoy!

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
http://sleepsecretaudio.com

PS…after listening to the podcast, please leave me a comment with your thoughts, love to hear them. Also, you can subscribe to my weekly podcasts at iTunes.com

Nutritionist Dee Rollins with Baylor University in Texas says she’s aware of more than 200 energy drinks that are on the market. She says the amount of caffeine they contain can be amazingly high. “Some of these energy drinks run a couple of hundred milligrams of caffeine per one drink,” she says.

But many drink manufacturers don’t advertise the amount of caffeine contained in the drinks. So, she warns, people drinking them could easily be taking in too much of this powerful, central nervous system stimulant.

“A small amount increases our awareness, decreases our fatigue, makes us feel a little bit better,” Rollins explains. “Generally 250 milligrams a day [is] what would in America be recognized as safe to take. A [level of] 300 milligrams is often considered excessive.”

Some energy drinks contain over 200 milligrams of caffeine in one bottle. Rollins worries that when people finish drinking that bottle, they don’t realize they’ve just consumed close to the daily limit of caffeine. Add to that just a single cup of coffee – containing between 80 to 120 milligrams of caffeine – and a person can quickly end up over the recommended limit.

Rollins says researchers have found that topping 250 milligrams of caffeine in a day can lead to health problems, and symptoms such as nervousness, headaches, increased heart rate, and higher blood pressure. “The more we take, the more symptoms we might have, depending on the genetics of the person,” she explains. “We might have G.I. [gastro-intestinal] irritation – that would be the gut, the stomach, the intestines; we might have diarrhea. If we take too much we might actually move into depression; insomnia is not uncommon, [nor is] poor concentration.”

Too much caffeine has been found to contribute to changes in heart rhythm. Rollins says psychiatrists have also found that caffeine can exacerbate symptoms in people with mental health problems, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and sleep problems.

Rollins says the way to avoid taking in too much caffeine is to know how much caffeine is in an energy drink, and to drink them in moderation.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://sleepsecretaudio.com

Anxiety, stress, money worries, loss of sleep.

Yes, it’s that time of the year again; “The Tax Man Cometh.”

Reminds me of a Beatles tune.

Anyways, this time of the year the stress upon American’s continues to become greater & greater. The tax burdens we shoulder seem to be never ending, and thus, that can lead to sleep loss, insomnia, and other sleep disorders.

This past year seems to be even more brutal than some of the other years I can remember. The economy sure didn’t help us achieve nights of good honest sleep.

“So what are we do?”

Glad you asked. If you watched the video, you will hear me mention (several times) a Free Report; “How to sleep when you have money worries.”

I truly believe this report can help you get a better night’s sleep this tax season, or anytime of the year that money issues seem to be keeping you up at night.

Please enter your name, and email in the form below and you will receive this report immediately. Plus it has a workbook/guidebook with a few questions, (nothing to deep) to really help you understand where money and lack of sleep issues come from.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://sleepsecretaudio.com

PS…for a way to relax during the day, even during working hours, try our Mind Vacation Meditation audio. You’ll feel like you are on your “Perfect Vacation” even if you are listening at you desk at work! http://mindvacationmeditation.com

PPS…as always, love to hear your comment. I’ll look forward to reading them.

Although we are all pretty thankful that Friday is here, and the work week is over, (for most folks), remember; sleep loss, and insomnia never take a day off. Oops, I guess that should be “Sleep loss and insomnia never take a night off.”

Anyways, I hope that these sleep tips that we have given out during Sleep Awareness Week have helped you out.

Here are today’s tips:

No Lights: Remember that a dark bedroom can help your body “know” it’s time for rest. Light triggers a lot in us and is associated with our waking hours. To help the body adjust to a regular sleep cycle, make an effort to distinguish between daytime and bedtime.

When it’s time to sleep, keep light sources to a minimum, including when you get up to go to the bathroom. As with a TV, computer, or video game, you’ll want to avoid anything that can stimulate your brain or body out of rest. Even if your eyes are closed, light in your bedroom can disrupt your sleep.

Sleep  Habit : Don’t Go Back for Seconds! It’s a Thanksgiving ritual for many – stuff yourself so full you have no choice but to waddle down the hall and flop into bed for a nap.

But eating too much – especially near bedtime – can wreak havoc on your sleep schedule.  Being overly stuffed with food can make sleeping uncomfortable, and if you’re one of the unlucky ones to suffer from indigestion, it can be a painful experience, too.  Instead, eat just enough to quell your hunger and go to bed satisfied, but not distressed.

Throughout Sleep Awareness Week this year, we have given out many valuable, and I truly hope life changing tips.

If these steps are taken, in addition to noise reduction and a few other considerations, such as making a separate sleeping area for pets (that are used to sleeping with you) – then you should be on your way to eliminating some of the factors that may have been contributing to your persistent sleep problems.

I look forward to hearing all the positive results you have made in your life.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

Did you know that regularly running short on sleep can easily make a child increase weight? Researchers found that in a look at data from the National Institutes of Health.

Julie Lumeng of the University of Michigan compared the amount of sleep kids got in the third grade with their weight in the sixth grade. Her study was in the journal Pediatrics.

“Children who were getting less sleep in the third grade were more likely to be overweight three years later in sixth grade, compared to the children who were getting more sleep.’”

Lumeng says that, for each added hour of sleep, the risk of overweight later falls about 40 percent. It’s another reason for kids to get enough sleep. And, Lumeng says, no TV in the bedroom – it makes it harder for the kid to go to sleep.

Something to think about. Your thoughts on this post?

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

PS…if your child is having problems falling asleep at night, give them the gift of the Sleep Secret Audio. The mp3 sleep audio can be listened through their ipod as they lay down at night, and the peaceful, serene music, and the guided words will help them drift off to sleep, and stay asleep. This is an all natural, and no drugs or pills solution to sleep loss. Check it out at http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

The fact of the problem is, a lot of of individuals that think they have insomnia when they are in fact not dealing with this disorder at all. There are a lot of different sleep problems that we may be dealing with and unfortunately, it can be difficult to diagnose which one we have. For example, many of us have a difficult time sleeping because we are dealing with stressful situations for the duration of the day. It can be difficult to get our minds to stop dwelling on the stressful things whenever we lie down to go to sleep. Although this is frustrating and it certainly is a sleep disorder, it cannot be considered insomnia.

That is why it is imperative for us to understand what is causing our sleeping problems before we uncover out how to cure it. Depending on what is at the actual of the dilemma will make a big difference in what type of organic cure we attempt. Of course, it is always a good idea to try some relaxation methods, get some exercise and eat a well-balanced diet. All of these things are going to help you sleep better, regardless of whether you have insomnia or not.

If you want to cure your sleeping difficulty naturally, you should try keeping a sleep log for several weeks or perhaps even months. Recognizing the habits that are lurking behind your sleeping problems can go a long way in assisting you to detect the issue. Once you recognize what is at the root of the problem, you will no doubt be able to obtain a natural cure that will aid you to get the sleep that you have to have.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

PS…For an all natural solution to your sleep loss problems, check out http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com These are mp3 audios that you listen to as you lay down at night and they will guide you in falling asleep and staying asleep. Guaranteed!

I am going to forgo today’s usual blog post on the topic of insomnia and other sleep loss related issues.

I would like to take a few minutes to talk about an incredible group of people I am involved with (Some wicked good up and coming internet marketers) and our latest adventures.

A few months ago I joined Pat O’Bryan’s Coaching program. Pat is an incredible guy, personally and professionally. In his coaching program there are many people like myself that want to improve how they do business on the internet, and also to improve their marketing skills.

One of our recent class projects was to come up with a product that we can promote, and start our own internet marketing business or improve on our existing ones.

I have tell you, WOW!

We have had some cool items produced!

Check these out!

*How to create the perfect YouTube video for marketing

*How to Rewire your brain to improve your life, (Self Talk For Winners)

*Anyone need some “Love Energy” to get some clarity in your life?

*How to make Soy candles (For all you crafty people out there)

*Would you like to “Think Yourself Thin?” (Holidays and the New Year is here!)

*Maybe you want to write a short story? What’s holding you back?

* Perhaps you just need a little Mind Vacation Meditation to relieve some stress

And so much more!

By the way, most of these products you can invest in for under $10.00!

You can view them here.
http://www.portableempirecoaching.com/products.html

Well, now we have products, (there are approx 20 new products) our next step is to market them.

Some of us are already seeing improvements with traffic and also sales.

We are understanding what Pat means about having a Portable Empire. To me, it means Freedom. Freedom to run a business from anywhere. Freedom to take my knowledge and develop products from anywhere at anytime.

Freedom to enjoy life.

I have attended volleyball games of my daughter, and in between matches checked my email from my phone. It is so exciting to receive an email notifying you that you have received money in your paypal account because someone invested in your product to help them.

That is exciting!

So, “What Do You Want For Christmas?”

Chances are that this group of incredible people may have what you are looking for! That means, you can invest now, and receive their product immediately.

Please take a moment and see what these folks have for you. You can view ALL the products here.
http://www.portableempirecoaching.com/products.html

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com
http://mindvacationmeditation.com

PS… To join Pat’s Portable Empire Coaching Program, please click this link ==>http://www.portableempirecoaching.com/index.html

PPS… Listed below are some of the people from Pat’s Portable Empire Coaching program telling you their story, on their blogs. Please take a moment and visit theirs as well. Thanks!

Chuck Pennington http://harmonicthought.com/harmonicblog/

Claus Jensen: http://www.clausdjensen.com/my-portable-empire.html/

Geoff’s Blog: http://www.TipsOnWriting.net/blog

MJ’s Blog: http://loverockstar.com/

Kelly’s Blog: http://kellymariaclark.com/

Mountain Jim’s Blog: http://mtnjimfisher.com/

Andy Dolph: http://andydolph.com

Martha Giffen: http://marthagiffen.com

I realize I have been away from ya’ll and updating this blog for about ten days now. But trust me, I was doing some serious research in the field of Sleep Deprivation.

Well, maybe it wasn’t intended that way at the start, but it sure did end up that way.

Let me set the scene for you.  I am a huge fan of Pat O’Bryan, I follow him on twitter, milagrowworld; (His free forum) and I am one of his coaching students. Last week; October 17th-19th Pat held Unseminar 7. I attended my first Unseminar back in May of this year.

It Blew me away!

People I met, things I learned and the opportunities abound at an Unseminar! Perhaps you have experienced  it yourself if you have attended any seminars.

I fully intended to sleep. I really didn’t want to be a walking zombie. I know what it’s like to have sleep loss, and lack of sleep is something I do not like.

By Sunday, many people had the zombie look in the eye.

Surprisingly, I was not one of them!

Nope, and let me assure you I did not retire to my room at nine o’clock at night while others built business relationships. Nope, I wasn’t tucked under my cover’s while some started JV projects.

I was right there in the middle of it all, and enjoying every minute!

One night my room mates and I were up til three am discussing Sales Topics. Another night it was four am helping a friend out with his sales presentation.

And get this, no matter how late I stayed out or up, I was awake by seven-thirty am, showering, and on my way down to breakfast.

Feeling great I might add, and ready for another day of classes.

What’s my secret?? I am so glad you asked!

Of course I have been trained by using the Sleep Secret Audio!

That’s the secret!

When you learn how to be able to put yourself to sleep, and get a deep, quality sleep, long seminar filled weekends are no problem.

You are able to only get four and five hours of sleep and still wake up refreshed and rejuvenated.

You are able to stay awake during the classes because you have had such a deep and restful sleep.

If you are having any problems falling asleep at night, or if any seminars or unseminars are in your future, please do yourself a favor and learn how to sleep, and wake up feeling great by using the sleep secret audio.

Your body will thank you.

Sincerely,

Trapper Sherwood
www.sleepsecretaudio.com