WORDS OF WELLNESS: WAYS TO A SUCCESSFUL SLEEP
This month’s focus… Why getting a good night’s sleep can lead to a happy, healthier you – and how to do it.
Read this:
The Sleep Solution, by neurologist Dr Chris Winter M.D not only tells you why you’re struggling with your sleep, but how to fix it, without using sleeping pills or quick fixes. Encouraging a journey of self-discovery with the aim of fixing your sleeping habits forever – it’s a must read.
Try this:
Sleep subliminals. You can find these easily on YouTube or on apps like Headspace. Get comfy, lie in a position without moving and let the high frequency sounds transport you into the land of sleep. We can speak from experience here - they really do work so find some time testing out what you find comforting, whether that’s the sound of rain, coffee shop ambience, or night-time traffic.
Listen to this:
The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt famously wrote the international bestseller Why We Sleep (also worth a read in our opinion) but his podcast takes deep dives into the world of sleep science.
Follow this:
Michael Breus Ph.d, also widely known in the mental health community as The Sleep Doctor, offers numerous solutions-based approaches to all your sleep concerns. You can find more on Michael’s Instagram page, from how to avoid waking up with a headache, the effect of blue light and sleeping with anxiety.
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