Sleep: Are you getting enough

Bear Psychology Podcast

What Does Sleep Mean for Your Emotional, Physical, and Overall Well-Being? Forming the right habits around sleep is known as sleep hygiene, and although there is no single “best” routine for sleep hygiene, there are some general principles to follow:

• Go to sleep and wake up at consistent times, even on weekends.
• Always follow the same bedtime routine.
• Limit the number of naps you take in a day.
• Reduce your screen time.
• Find ways to relax your mind once you are in bed.

If you feel that your sleep deprivation is bordering on insomnia, we recommend reading Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep by Rachel Manber and Colleen Carney. This book proposes solutions to those with insomnia-related mental health issues in a step-by-step manner that simulates the experience of seeing a sleep therapist.

Another book that is useful for those sleepless nights is 'Sleep Smarter' by Shawn Stevenson. This book provides 21 essential strategies to sleep your way to better health and bigger success.

This episode features the TED talk by Arianna Huffington entitled 'How to Succeed? Get more sleep' in which the negative consequences of sleep deprivation on concentration and anxiety are highlighted. She also has a book called 'The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time'.

This radio show was aired on Realityradio101.com on Thursday, March 28th, 2019.