GOOD NIGHT

How’s your sleep?

When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges of a new day?

Sleep stoppers

Below are some common factors that inhibit quality sleep:

• Unmanageable stress
• Poor diet e.g. caffeine, sugar, white carbohydrates & alcohol
• Blue light emission from our electronic devices; e.g. computers & smartphones
• Chatterbox: before going to sleep we become ‘wired and tired.’ Can you relate to this quote – ‘My bed is a magical place where I suddenly remember everything I was supposed to do.’ (Anon)

The problem with sleep deprivation:

• Increases the risk of diabetes, stroke, obesity, depression and heart disease
• Reduces memory, focus and work productivity

Sleep upgrade

What’s the big deal with sleep? Below are just some of the benefits of consistent and deep sleep:

• Our muscles and organs are repaired
• Our autoimmune system is enhanced
• Our metabolism is boosted
• Our metabolic waste and toxins are eliminated

Would you like a sleep upgrade?

Both deep abdominal breathing and calming thinking are the dynamic duo to effective sleep.

Deep abdominal breathing

4:6

Inhale slowly for the count of four

Exhale slowly for the count of six

Repeat for a few minutes before sleep

Calm thinking

Activate the positive emotion of gratitude. While breathing deeply, think about three things you are grateful for.

Tip: don’t focus on getting to sleep.

Focus on your breathing and thinking. Make this your evening routine and sleep will follow naturally.

Good night!

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