Human Universe<\/a>\u2019 by Brian Cox), when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old Oor Wullie or The Broons for the last 10 or 15 minutes, just to quieten my mind and help ensure I get a peaceful nights\u2019 sleep.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s good to go to sleep in a good mood and I find that reading something light and funny always helps, no matter what\u2019s been happening recently. Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d suggest you find a light-hearted reading comfort blanket at bedtime, especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time, or if you find difficulty unwinding at the end of a day\u2026 just something that can help gently nudge\u00a0your attention towards lightness and ease.<\/p>\n
If your material makes you laugh then even better. Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain, it strengthens the immune system, it\u2019s good for the heart, and most definitely good for mental health. It even helps us improve our relationships.<\/p>\n
And if you do happen to pick up a copy of Oor Wullie or The Broons, I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I love to read before I go to sleep. It is something I very much look forward to each night. It usually makes me feel calm. But a big part of this is down to what I read. I love to read \u2018Oor Wullie\u2019 (that\u2019s \u2018Our William’, if you\u2019re not Scottish) and \u2018The Broons\u2019 (or…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[65,187,189,50,40],"yoast_head":"\n
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