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How to find purpose and meaning in life
How to cultivate gratitude
Techniques for managing negative thoughts
Tips to help you sleep
- Don't chase sleep. Don't go to bed early or sleep late. Don't nap.
- Don't go to be until you're sleepy. Sleepiness is when your eyes are drooping.
- Don't stay in bed unless you're asleep.
- Establish consistent daily routines and bedtime routines.
- Recognise when you sleep best, then stick with it.
- Don't tell yourself you won't be able to sleep. Instead, say that a bad night of sleep is okay.
- Keep a journal. Write down all the things you don't want to forget.
- If you start to ruminate in bed, think about the things you're grateful for.
- Listen to someone else's voice, like an unexciting audiobook.
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Practice good sleep hygiene
- Try to sleep for seven to nine hours a night.
- Keep consistent wake-up and bedtimes.
- Keep the bedroom cool, quiet and dark.
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and exercise before bed.
- Turn off your screens 30 to 60 minutes before you need to sleep.
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When sleeping problems are increasing
According to a meta-analysis, about 40% of the population has had sleep problems during the pandemic.
We know to keep a consistent schedule, avoid alcohol, caffeine and bright lights before bed and practice other sleep habits. But it is not enough to solve chronic insomnia...
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The negative spiral of insomnia
We have insomnia if we have difficulty falling or staying asleep three or more times a week, which lasts for months, leading to fatigue, mood changes or difficulty concentrating.
Insomnia is partly triggered by the fear and anxiety we have about not sleeping
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Tips To Achieve a Quality Sleep:
- Keep your phone far from the bed so you don’t reach for it while laying down.
- Disconnected or turn off all notifications
- Set your air conditioner to a comfortable temperature
- Keep the curtains drawn and wear a sleep mask
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A bedtime routine will help you sleep
- It can calm an overactive mind.
- You can think, plan and prepare for tomorrow, so you don’t lie awake worrying about details when you go to bed.
- By repeating a regular pattern, you can train your body and mind to unwind ready for bed.
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