Sleep your way STRESS FREE
It’s increasingly evident that a sound night’s sleep works wonders for your mood, energy and the long-term health of your brain and body. And despite most of us knowing the ‘right’ things to do – a regular routine, keeping the bedroom tech-free and so on – it can still be hard to get those eight hours every night.
Mindfulness is a wellbeing practice that’s been on the radar for a while, and guess what – you can use it to improve your sleep too. Mindfulness is all about acceptance of, but not dwelling on, thoughts and feelings, and instead focusing on your breath and being in the moment.
“In this sense, trying to force yourself to fall asleep – or resisting being awake – is a non-starter,” says Anna Black, author of Mindfulness and Sleep.
