Summer 2021 / Fit for Learning
Sleep Well
Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Getting your eight hours of quality slumber can lower blood pressure, fight premature aging and re-energise you both physically and mentally. Here’s our top tips for getting the right amount of shut-eye.
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Keep it regular Okay, so there’s no way you’re going to always be in bed at the same time and up with the first glimpse of sunlight, but where possible keeping to a regular sleep pattern is a great idea. This way you train your mind to shut down at a certain time and you’ll find it much easier to drift off into a restful sleep.
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Avoid Blue Light
Keep those mobile phones and laptops out of the bedroom, and try and avoid using them for a good hour before you slip under the covers. Blue light from these devices tricks the brain into thinking it’s daylight, which means it produces less melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep.
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Create a sleepinducing Space Try and keep all distractions out of the bedroom — no TVs, computers or general clutter. Create a space that promotes sleep and relaxation. Try infusing the air of your bedroom with essential oils such as lavender and opt for relaxing colours on the walls, such as blues, yellows and greens.
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Kick the caffeine Sometimes a coffee provides the boost we need to get through the afternoon, but try not to drink caffeine later in the day. Even a coffee drank six hours before you go to bed can disturb your sleep.
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Don’t panic At some point, we all experience trouble getting to sleep or waking in the middle of the night with our minds racing. The first rule is not to panic. Try some deep breathing and don’t focus on worrying thoughts.
