Sleep well…

Have you ever had trouble getting to sleep or waking during the night?

Many people have at some point. Whilst most adults function best when they have had 7or 8 hours sleep, the “right amount” of sleep varies from person to person. Waking feeling rested most days, probably means you are getting enough sleep.

Long periods of poor sleep quality can impact mental health, cognitive functioning, emotional well-being, physical health and social health. It may impact work and home life, affect moods and coping abilities.

You can try to improve sleep by:

1. not having caffeine for several hours prior to bedtime,
2. having a regular bedtime routine,
3. keeping away from thought stimulating activities close to bed time
4. limiting screen time in the hours prior to bed,
5. writing down thoughts that keep you awake,
6. trying deep breathing or a relaxation app at bedtime,
7. getting out of bed and starting the bedtime routine again if you don’t fall asleep in 40-50 minutes.

It can take a few weeks of persistence to reset your sleep patterns. If these things don’t work, there may be psychological and emotional reasons why people find it difficult to sleep. Talking with a psychologist can help. Please be in contact.