Quality sleep is crucial to good health, and in times of stress, sleep is especially important and can also be especially difficult to achieve. In our last episode, we discussed the importance of sleep and the detrimental effects that sleep deprivation can have on your health. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of prioritizing sleep and strategies that you can use to get quality sleep in your life. Listen in to hear us talk about bedtime routines, sleep technology, sleep medications, and more.
Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Prioritizing your sleep
Starting with a good night’s sleep instead of playing catch-up with sleep
Prioritizing sleep for children as well as adults
Thinking of sleep as an appointment
Setting an alarm for your bedtime routine
Setting a nighttime routine
The importance of routine for your brain
What a bedtime routine looks like
Breathing techniques for rest
The link between sleep deprivation and mental health disorders
Sleep technology and tools
Sleep medications
What to do when you wake up and can’t fall back to sleep
How night shift work affects your body
Nightmares and night terrors
Napping
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