The Therapy Edit On how to get better sleep
Feb 27, 2023
Sleep is essential for well-being, yet many struggle to get enough of it. Tips for improving sleep include setting a firm bedtime cutoff and creating a calming wind-down routine. To clear the mind before bed, Anna suggests journaling or talking through worries. For those dealing with anxiety, techniques like distraction and mindful breathing can be helpful. Even resting quietly can be restorative, helping to reset the nervous system. Discover how to cultivate better sleep habits to enhance overall life enjoyment.
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Personal Sleep Struggles And Kids' Interruptions
- Anna shares that her six-year-old often wakes the family with bad dreams, showing many sleep disruptors are outside our control.
- She recounts past insomnia in her teens and twenties to normalise current sleep struggles.
Sleep As A Vital Life Commodity
- Anna Mathur frames sleep as one of life's most important commodities for resilience and happiness.
- Better sleep directly improves patience, parenting and enjoyment of daily life.
Call A Cutoff Time
- Set a firm cutoff bedtime and use discipline to stop procrastinating on going to bed.
- Use tactics like counting down to physically get off the sofa and prevent Netflix or email from pushing bedtime later.