Island Counselling

We are a small group of Guernsey counsellors providing a caring, flexible and dependable counselling service to the community. Our approach is person-centred, and we have a wide experience of helping people find solutions and build resilience through life's challenges.

28/05/2026

NAPS!! In the heat you might be struggling to sleep soundly at night and tempted to nap in the day. Should you?
Research is telling us yes ... and no!
Yes - to short naps - less than 30 minutes, preferably before 4pm. This can reset cortisol levels and help you feel more alert and are healthy for most people. However longer, or later daytime sleep, reduces the sleep drive at night and can negatively affect heart health - amongst other issues.
So if you're going to be a napper - be intentional and controlled about it, make yourself comfy, set a (nice sounding) timer and give your body what it needs - without guilt.