What's your sleepy-time spirit animal?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which of the following colors MOST inspires feelings of relaxation and rejuvenation for you?

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    purple
  • B.
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    pink 
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    blue
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    white
• 2.
  How many total hours of sleep do you average on a typical night?

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    0-2 hours
  • B.
    2-4 hours
  • C.
    4-6 hours
  • D.
    6-8 hours
  • E.
    8+ hours
• 3.
  Which of the following scenarios aligns MOST closely with the type of person you are? 

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    Steadfast, faithful, and reliable -- that's you. A lot of people depend on you, and you often sacrifice sleep for the sake of getting done whatever it is that needs to get done, whether that be for career, family, or otherwise. You rarely get a full night of sleep, and you've pushed through on barely any sleep (or even none) more often than you can remember. In fact, sometimes it feels like you only allow yourself to REALLY sleep every few days, and even then it's only a few hours at a time.
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    "Go, go, go!" is your motto, and you tend to live life in intense bursts of all-out activity. You pride yourself on throwing your all into whatever you're doing, overperforming at 110% right up to the point of burnout/collapse -- when your body gives you no choice but to finally rest, for at least a short while, before it's "go" time again.
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    You basically just have two modes; there's really no middle ground for you. You're either ON (going full bore at work or play) or OFF (cocooning yourself in blankets and going into a semi-vegetative recovery state). This means that while you may sometimes go days in a row with very little sleep, these periods will be punctuated by days where you spend more time curled up in bed than some may think is even humanly possible.
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    Your instinct is to approach life from a "go with the flow" perspective, but you have an active, analytical mind that sometimes gets in the way of this aspiration, either by distracting you or by sending you careening off into circular thought spirals with no real productive outcome. It's hard to pull yourself out of the stream of consciousness in your mind, and that tends to interfere with your ability to fall asleep and/or stay asleep. And when you do sleep, your dreams are often filled with anxiety-producing scenarios that seem to have spilled over from your day. 
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  Which of the following sounds MOST relaxes you?

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    white noise
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    gentle rain
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    thunderstorm
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    crickets
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    campfire
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    classical music
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    wind chimes
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    rhythmic drumbeat
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    slow-rumbling train
• 5.
  On average, about what percentage of the time that you spend physically IN your bed are you actually asleep?

  • A.
    0-20% 
  • B.
    21-40%
  • C.
    41-60%
  • D.
    61-80%
  • E.
    81-100%
• 6.
  Which of the following do you typically use to help you fall asleep? (select ALL that apply)

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    sleeping pills and/or alcohol
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    sound machine / music / audio track
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    eye mask / ear plugs / blackout curtains
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    watching TV and/or browsing the internet or social media
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    reading a book or magazine
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    other
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  What aspect of sleep do you struggle with the most?

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    falling asleep
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    staying asleep
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    physical sleep quality (tossing and turning / sleep jerks or startles / not enough deep sleep)
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    mental sleep quality (non-restful dreams, anxiety-ridden dreams, etc)
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  Approximately how many MORE hours of sleep would you like to get each night (over and above whatever number of hours you are typically getting now)?

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    +1 hour
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    +2 hours
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    +3 hours
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    +4 hours
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    +5 or more hours
• 9.
  Which of the following thoughts is MOST similar to what typically runs through your head at bedtime?

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    mmm, this bed is so comfy and it feels so nice to snuggle down into the covers
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    wow, I didn't realize it was so late already... and I've only got __ hours before I have to be awake
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    oh please, please, PLEASE let me sleep peacefully through the night tonight... when are these pills gonna kick in anyway?
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    did I forget to do ___ today? i feel like i did, but maybe not... oh, and I have that thing tomorrow... I wonder how that's gonna go... I'd better make sure I say the right thing this time... and oh, yeah, there's that lunch with ___ that I need to be at, and...
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    one sheep, two sheep, three sheep...
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    oh. my. god. that snoooooring. yes, I get it, I get it, my love, you are a sleep guru. but that snoring! it mocks my struggle!
• 10.
  Which of the following most closely aligns with the TRUE primary factor motivating you to want to help yourself get more sleep ?

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    being more alert, present, and mindful in your own life
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    becoming a more active participant in your family's daily activities
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    giving your body the time it needs to rejuvenate and restore itself for the day
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    freeing yourself from the chains of your routine caffeination habit

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Penelope the Elephant

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  Who is she? Your sleepy-time spirit animal is Penelope the elephant, and she is a regal, highly intelligent, complex, social creature with finely honed protective instincts and a very long memory span who possesses tons of wisdom that she would love to share with you. Of course, Penelope would be the first to acknowledge that she is not perfect and has not always practiced the sleepy-time behavior that she preaches now, because it just isn't what comes naturally to her, given her unique personality. Yet she has learned, over time, to embrace her imperfections as a blessing, because she feels that her imperfections are what have ultimately taught her the best ways to improve and thrive. What makes her unique? Perhaps all of the above comes as no surprise to you, but you may still find this surprising: Your sleepy-time spirit animal -- the elegant and sophisticated elephant -- is typically a very light sleeper who might average only 2 hours of sleep per day, and much of that sleeping is often done standing up! In fact, some studies indicate that the elephant may frequently get no sleep at all, only truly allowing herself to fully lie down and rest every 3rd or 4th day. After all, she has a lot to get done, and there are many who rely upon her every day. Oftentimes, a quick nap here or there is all she really feels she has time for. Sleep is something that she knows needs to happen, of course, just... later. (Except "later" is an elusive moment that never seems to arrive.) Sound familiar? How can she help you? Your spirit animal Penelope can identify with many of your own sleep struggles more deeply than you may have imagined, because these are the very same "resting" behaviors that come most instinctively to her -- no matter how sleep-deprived they may ultimately cause her to be. And because she has walked the same crumbling, broken path of slumber that you are fighting to move forward on right now, Penelope has a wealth of wisdom to offer when it comes to making your sleep habits work for you, rather than against you. What does she want you to know? One of the simplest and yet also most powerful bits of knowledge that Penelope has picked up during the many years that she has spent roaming this earth is that it is not always possible to arrive at one's chosen destination by walking in a straight line. In fact, as Penelope knows well, sometimes the path that she must take before finally emerging at a cool, restful oasis is such a twisted, winding path that it might even seem to move her backward before it moves her forward. And while the very nature of such a twisted, winding path could have Penelope bubbling with frustration before she makes it even halfway to her ultimate desire, experience has taught her that perseverance can get her there, in time, if she just keeps taking one step at a time. Want to learn how to sleep like a baby? The path that Penelope had to walk to get herself into a healthy routine of regular, restful slumber was similarly twisted and winding. She wrestled long and hard with the innate feelings of wrongness that accompanied the idea of ignoring her so-called "duties" and "obligations" in favor of indulging in much-needed rest. And yet, it was in a place completely outside of this internal struggle that Penelope finally discovered one of the biggest keys to unlocking a successful sleepy-time for herself. In fact, one of the creatures that she found most inspiring when teaching herself how to truly rest easy and deep was the human infant. Check out HOW TO SLEEP LIKE A BABY to learn the one surprising sleep secret that Penelope discovered while observing human babies in their natural environments, and how she made the magic of that secret work for her, too. Want more of Penelope's tips and advice? Of course, learning How to Sleep Like a Baby isn't the only piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting better Z's. Access a complete suite of surprising tips and inspiring insights, including a special cameo from your very own sleepy-time spirit animal, the majestic and long-lived elephant, in "HOW TO SLEEP YOUR WAY TO THE TOP: A Field Guide for Those Who Just Aren't Getting Enough" -- a quirky, DIY online course designed to help you begin to re-imagine what your unique sleep-scape experience could look and feel like, with a few simple (yet admittedly somewhat nonconformist) innovations. Get the inside track on "How to Sleep Your Way to the Top" now by messaging us on TrishBell.com using the button below! Just let us know you're interested in jumping on our special-access mailing list for the next offering of this course, and when you sign up for the course using the unique link we'll send you, you'll also get access to this free bonus -- "Sleepy-time Serenade," a relaxation video incorporating binaural beats and layered audio inspired by the rhythms of nature and designed to help you optimize the depth and breadth of your sleep patterns, as you re-imagine your future sleep-scape experience. Why do you ABSOLUTELY deserve to treat yourself to this special gift ASAP? Every night of lost sleep that passes you by is a missed opportunity, a beautiful, golden window of potential rest and rejuvenation that you won't ever be able to get back. Don't let any more golden opportunities pass you by. Click the button below today, and get on track to start learning how to redesign your sleep-scape and treat yourself to the quality sleep that you deserve.
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  Stormy the Cheetah

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  Who is she? Your sleepy-time spirit animal is Stormy the cheetah, and she is one of the sleekest, most sophisticated, and swiftest-moving creatures to roam the earth, who possesses vast vistas of wisdom that she would love to share with you. So, obstacles, look out! Rawr! Stormy is coming through! Of course, when it comes to sleepy-time advice, Stormy would be the first to acknowledge that she is not perfect and has not always practiced the sleepy-time behavior that she preaches now, because it just isn't what comes naturally to her, given her personality. Yet she has learned, over time, to embrace her imperfections as a blessing, because she feels that her imperfections are what have ultimately taught her the best ways to improve and thrive. What makes her unique? Stormy is almost always on the go, and because of that, her personality can be as amorphous and changeable as her environment. She may manifest as reserved, cautious, or solitary in one setting, and the gregarious "life of the party" in another... and that is all just a part of her unique and lovable charm. Most importantly, though, as one of the most successful hunters on the savanna, Stormy is always on the lookout for opportunity, and she is MORE than willing to expend a high-octane burst of energy whenever needed to move her closer to her goals and desires. Of course, Stormy's full-steam-ahead personality has a tendency to negatively impact her performance at times, because her body just isn't designed to keep going when there's no fuel left in the tank. And yet, Stormy hasn't always been in the habit of planning ahead or budgeting adequate time for rest and rejuvenation, because there's just so much that needs to get done, and so many that rely on her each day. Sound familiar? How can she help you? Your spirit animal Stormy can identify with many of your own sleep struggles more deeply than you may have imagined, for these are the very same "resting" behaviors that come most instinctively to her -- no matter how sleep-deprived they may ultimately cause her to be. And because she has traversed the same crumbling, broken path of slumber that you are fighting to move forward on right now, Stormy has a wealth of wisdom to offer when it comes to making your sleep habits work for you, rather than against you. What does she want you to know? One of the simplest and yet also most powerful bits of knowledge that Stormy has picked up during the many years that she has spent roaming this earth is that it is not always possible to arrive at one's chosen destination by walking (or even running!) in a straight line. In fact, as Stormy knows well, sometimes the path that she must take before finally emerging at a cool, restful oasis is such a twisted, winding path that it might even seem to move her backward before it moves her forward. And while the very nature of such a twisted, winding path could have Stormy's fast-paced spirit bubbling with frustration before she makes it even halfway to her goal, experience has taught her that staying mindful of her ultimate objective can get her where she's going, if she just keeps moving. Want to learn how to sleep like a baby? The path that Stormy had to walk to get herself into a healthy routine of regular, restful slumber was similarly twisted and winding. She wrestled long and hard with the innate feelings of wrongness that accompanied the idea of putting exciting, fast-paced projects and other myriad tasks on the back-burner in favor of "indulging" in much-needed rest. And yet, it was in a place completely outside of this internal struggle that Stormy finally discovered one of the biggest keys to unlocking a successful sleepy-time for herself. In fact, one of the creatures that she found most inspiring when teaching herself how to truly rest easy and deep was the human infant. Check out HOW TO SLEEP LIKE A BABY to learn the one surprising sleep secret that Stormy discovered while observing human babies in their natural environments, and how she made the magic of that secret work for her, too. Want more of Stormy's tips and advice? Of course, learning How to Sleep Like a Baby isn't the only piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting better Z's. Access a complete suite of surprising tips and inspiring insights, including a special cameo from your very own sleepy-time spirit animal, the mysterious and graceful cheetah, in "HOW TO SLEEP YOUR WAY TO THE TOP: A Field Guide for Those Who Just Aren't Getting Enough" -- a quirky, DIY online course designed to help you begin to re-imagine what your unique sleep-scape experience could look and feel like, with a few simple (yet admittedly somewhat nonconformist) innovations. Get the inside track on "How to Sleep Your Way to the Top" now by messaging us on TrishBell.com using the button below! Just let us know you're interested in jumping on our special-access mailing list for the next offering of this course, and when you sign up for the course using the unique link we'll send you, you'll also get access to this free bonus -- "Sleepy-time Serenade," a relaxation video incorporating binaural beats and layered audio inspired by the rhythms of nature and designed to help you optimize the depth and breadth of your sleep patterns, as you re-imagine your future sleep-scape experience. Why do you ABSOLUTELY deserve to treat yourself to this special gift ASAP? Every night of lost sleep that passes you by is a missed opportunity, a beautiful, golden window of potential rest and rejuvenation that you won't ever be able to get back. Don't let any more golden opportunities pass you by. Click the button below today, and get on track to start learning how to redesign your sleep-scape and treat yourself to the quality sleep that you deserve.
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  Demeter the Bear

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  Who is she? Your sleepy-time spirit animal is Demeter the bear -- one of the fiercest and most protective creatures ever to roam the earth. Ever-watchful over her den and her family, Demeter typically prefers to move carefully and deliberately, but can hustle into action faster than the blink of an eye whenever the situation calls for it. And she possesses a wealth of information that she would love to share with you. Demeter's energy expenditure tends to be either 100% on or 100% off, with no real middle ground. And because she is prone to hitting the ground running for long stretches of time without a break, Demeter's batteries need significant recharging at times. Indeed, Demeter goes into a full-blown kind of "hibernation mode" periodically, sleeping longer than some might think imaginable, yet always coming out of it like a champ and often hitting the ground running again with very minimal sleep for literally days after a lengthy period of rest. Of course, when it comes to sleepy-time advice, Demeter would be the first to acknowledge that she is not perfect and has not always practiced the sleepy-time behavior that she preaches now, because it just isn't what comes naturally to her, given her personality. Yet she has learned, over time, to embrace her imperfections as a blessing, because she feels that her imperfections are what have ultimately taught her the best ways to improve and thrive. What makes her unique? And perhaps all of that comes as no surprise to you, but what may come as a surprise is that, by some accounts, your sleepy-time spirit animal -- the loyal, steadfast, and often solitary bear-- is also keenly observant and sensitive to changes in her surroundings, to the extent that environmental changes can even potentially impact her ability to thrive. Sound familiar? How can she help you? Your spirit animal Demeter can identify with many of your own sleep struggles more deeply than you may have imagined, for these are the very same "resting" behaviors that come most instinctively to her -- no matter how sleep-deprived they may ultimately cause her to be. And because she has wrestled with the same white-hot insomnia demons in the wee hours of the night and walked the same crumbling, broken path of slumber that you are fighting to move forward on right now, Demeter has a wealth of wisdom to offer when it comes to making your sleep habits work for you, rather than against you. What does she want you to know? One of the simplest and yet also most powerful bits of knowledge that Demeter has picked up during the many years that she has spent roaming this earth is that it is not always possible to arrive at one's chosen destination by walking in a straight line. In fact, as Demeter knows well, sometimes the path that she must take before finally emerging at a cool, restful oasis is such a twisted, winding path that it might even seem to move her backward before it moves her forward. And while the very nature of such a twisted, winding path could have Demeter seething with frustration before she makes it even halfway to her ultimate desire, experience has taught her that perseverance can get her where she's going, in time, if she just keeps moving. Want to learn how to sleep like a baby? The path that Demeter had to walk to get herself into a healthy routine of regular, restful slumber was similarly twisted and winding. She wrestled long and hard trying to find a way to reconcile her "work hard, sleep hard" philosophy with her conflicting desire to find a balanced, sustainable way of being in the world. And yet, it was in a place completely outside of this internal struggle that Demeter finally discovered one of the biggest keys to unlocking a successful sleepy-time for herself. In fact, one of the creatures that she found most inspiring when teaching herself how to truly rest easy and deep was the human infant. Check out HOW TO SLEEP LIKE A BABY to learn the one surprising sleep secret that Demeter discovered while observing human babies in their natural environments, and how she made the magic of that secret work for her, too. Want more of Demeter's tips and advice? Of course, learning How to Sleep Like a Baby isn't the only piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting better Z's. Access a complete suite of surprising tips and inspiring insights, including a special cameo from your very own sleepy-time spirit animal, the impressively powerful and highly intelligent bear, in "HOW TO SLEEP YOUR WAY TO THE TOP: A Field Guide for Those Who Just Aren't Getting Enough" -- a quirky, DIY online course designed to help you begin to re-imagine what your unique sleep-scape experience could look and feel like, with a few simple (yet admittedly somewhat nonconformist) innovations. Get the inside track on "How to Sleep Your Way to the Top" now by messaging us on TrishBell.com using the button below! Just let us know you're interested in jumping on our special-access mailing list for the next offering of this course, and when you sign up for the course using the unique link we'll send you, you'll also get access to this free bonus -- "Sleepy-time Serenade," a relaxation video incorporating binaural beats and layered audio inspired by the rhythms of nature and designed to help you optimize the depth and breadth of your sleep patterns, as you re-imagine your future sleep-scape experience. Why do you ABSOLUTELY deserve to treat yourself to this special gift ASAP? Every night of lost sleep that passes you by is a missed opportunity, a beautiful, golden window of potential rest and rejuvenation that you won't ever be able to get back. Don't let any more golden opportunities pass you by. Click the button below today, and get on track to start learning how to redesign your sleep-scape and treat yourself to the quality sleep that you deserve.
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  Serenity the Sea Otter

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  Who is she? Your sleepy-time spirit animal is Serenity the sea otter -- one of the most cuteness-overload-inspiring and socially motivated creatures ever to roam the seas. Gregarious by nature, Serenity is always looking for good company, and she places high value in the relationships she nurtures with others. She sometimes gets caught up in paying attention to appearances and/or what's going on on the surface-level of things, but the presence of her more solidly grounded friends helps to keep her grounded when the fast-moving currents of her life try to sweep her up. A peacemaker at heart, Serenity finds that conflict of any kind tends to bring up feelings of anxiousness, but engaging in physical activity often helps to keep her nerves at bay. Serenity loves to stay actively engaged with her surroundings, but she also tends to want to go with the flow whenever possible in life, having a keen fondness for simply riding the waves of possibility in the moment and observing whatever might be happening around her. Of course, when it comes to sleepy-time advice, Serenity would be the first to acknowledge that she is not perfect and has not always practiced the sleepy-time behavior that she preaches now, because it just isn't what comes naturally to her, given her personality. Yet she has learned, over time, to embrace her imperfections as a blessing, because she feels that her imperfections are what have ultimately taught her the best ways to improve and thrive. What makes her unique? Fascinatingly, your sleepy-time spirit animal -- the peaceful and loving sea otter -- may actually never leave the waters of the ocean throughout her entire lifetime, yet she is almost always moving forward, some way, somehow, no matter the obstacles in her path. Indeed, Serenity is seemingly ever-moving. In fact, even while she is nestled fast asleep in a kelp bed, she is still floating and drifting along in the currents, and often even still holding hands with those she cares about. Some say this is because she never truly lets what she really wants to have in her life out of her sights, because she is a true go-getter. Sound familiar? How can she help you? Your spirit animal Serenity can identify with many of your own sleep struggles more deeply than you may have imagined, for these are the very same "resting" behaviors that come most instinctively to her -- no matter how sleep-deprived they may ultimately cause her to be. And because she has wrestled with the same white-hot insomnia demons and walked the same crumbling, broken path of slumber that you are fighting to move forward on right now, Serenity has a wealth of wisdom to offer when it comes to making your sleep habits work for you, rather than against you. What does she want you to know? One of the simplest and yet also most powerful bits of knowledge that Serenity has picked up during the many years that she has spent roaming this earth is that it is not always possible to arrive at one's chosen destination by moving in a straight line. In fact, as Serenity knows well, sometimes the path that she must take before finally emerging at a warm, restful rock in the midst of the stormy seas is such a twisted, winding path that it might even seem to move her backward before it moves her forward. And while the very nature of such a twisted, winding course could have Serenity inwardly churning with frustration before she makes it even halfway to her ultimate desire, experience has taught her that perseverance can get her there, in time, if she just keeps moving forward, one gentle increment at a time. Want to learn how to sleep like a baby? The route that Serenity had to negotiate to get herself into a healthy routine of regular, restful slumber was similarly twisted and winding. A natural giver, she wrestled long and hard with the innate feelings of wrongness that accompanied the idea of placing her own needs ahead of others, and struggled significantly with the concept of taking time to plan for and schedule needed rest periods into her day, rather than simply going with the flow. And yet, it was in a place completely outside of this internal struggle that Serenity finally discovered one of the biggest keys to unlocking a successful sleepy-time for herself. In fact, one of the creatures that she found most inspiring when teaching herself how to truly rest easy and deep was the human infant. Check out HOW TO SLEEP LIKE A BABY to learn the one surprising sleep secret that Serenity discovered while observing human babies in their natural environments, and how she made the magic of that secret work for her, too. Want more of Serenity's tips and advice? Of course, learning How to Sleep Like a Baby isn't the only piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting better Z's. Access a complete suite of surprising tips and inspiring insights, including a special cameo from your very own sleepy-time spirit animal, the gentle and compassionate sea otter, in "HOW TO SLEEP YOUR WAY TO THE TOP: A Field Guide for Those Who Just Aren't Getting Enough" -- a quirky, DIY online course designed to help you begin to re-imagine what your unique sleep-scape experience could look and feel like, with a few simple (yet admittedly somewhat nonconformist) innovations. Get the inside track on "How to Sleep Your Way to the Top" now by messaging us on TrishBell.com using the button below! Just let us know you're interested in jumping on our special-access mailing list for the next offering of this course, and when you sign up for the course using the unique link we'll send you, you'll also get access to this free bonus -- "Sleepy-time Serenade," a relaxation video incorporating binaural beats and layered audio inspired by the rhythms of nature and designed to help you optimize the depth and breadth of your sleep patterns, as you re-imagine your future sleep-scape experience. Why do you ABSOLUTELY deserve to treat yourself to this special gift ASAP? Every night of lost sleep that passes you by is a missed opportunity, a beautiful, golden window of potential rest and rejuvenation that you won't ever be able to get back. Don't let any more golden opportunities pass you by. Click the button below today, and get on track to start learning how to redesign your sleep-scape and treat yourself to the quality sleep that you deserve.