"Sleep Solutions" with Alison Jones

Alison Jones is an experienced Certified Sleep Coach and Mentor based in Hong Kong. Born and raised in South Africa, Alison is a keen sportswoman and traveller with interests including golf, snowboarding and the wide-open spaces of Africa,  Interests she shares with her husband. Her journey to becoming a “Sleep Consultant” started because her daughter Aurora was not living up to her name of being a “sleeping beauty”.  Sleep Solutions was founded with the intention of improving the quality of sleep that families get. We go into detail in the podcast on many aspects of sleep and how Alison helps families. Alison gives very practical advice on how to improve sleep applicable for babies, children and adults. Timings 03:30   I grew up in South Africa, went to the UK after university, worked In Singapore and Hong Kong  for 7 ½ years… I met my husband in S Africa…05:30 I had a brief period in my life in my mid to late twenties I had terrible, terrible insomnia… fast forward to having a small child… I’m just going to do what I want…08:44 Looking at my husband … going from sleepless, stressed…to well rested… I was helping friends… I got….certified to do it as a job …10:48 I come from a family of aviation… If you have a child make sure you put your oxygen mask on first…13:42 Recognising you have a problem is the starting point … identifying the key area where we can make a few changes…15:57 My first question is what are your challenges… how do they fall asleep? – that is the starting point…17:04 Around 4 months old… the 4 months sleep “progression” occurs … 19:05 [Sleep cycles]… we all know REM sleep and non REM sleep…cycles around 45minutes… help them to transition to the next cycle… make it natural for them…22:11 A sleep case study …27:00 ... 2 years olds and 2 plus- we have to take in account day time behaviour… children need safe boundries… creates a safe place …30:09 Something that may be inappropriate … you can’t just let it slide… a really consistent routine…33:50 It’s a journey I really love taking people on … it’s not about perfection… there has to be balance…36:45 Stick to the plan… take control of the key elements… 38:11 It’s tricky with adults …who is going to enforce it… it’s small tweaks here and there… that have big impact… you have to want to do it…39:39 I’m a huge believer in learning , I never want to stop… 1 course per year…41:31 I worked with families where their babies don’t get to go outside… it’s really important to get outside…44:27 [Bedtime Routines] I do have one for myself… I also love my morning routine…It’s really important to have a routine…46:45 I a real believer in the 80/20 principle … have fun …BOOKS – The High Five Habit - Mel RobbinsAtlas of the Heart – Brene BrownPositive Intelligence – Shirzad ChamineBeoming – Michele ObamaChocolate Cake for Breakfast   Danielle Dipietro HawkinsWhere the Crawdads Sing - Delia OwensBlood Sisters Barbara Keating and Stephanie KeatingShantaram – Gregory David RobertsQUOTE  “Failing to plan is planning to fail” Benjamin Franklin Contact AlisonWhatsapp: +852 5335 3008FB: https://www.facebook.com/sleepsolutions.alisonjones Email:[email protected]: https://www.alisonjones.com.hk/IG:sleepsolutions_alisonjonesBook a free call in her diaryContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach: https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: [email protected]: Vincent Hiscox