Sleep is more than just a time for rest—it’s an essential part of caring for your overall health. Sleep allows the body to recover and is essential for maintaining psychological balance and resilience. Research evidence has shown that the brain processes emotions and memories during sleep, particularly the rapid eye movement (REM) stage. REM sleep is thought to be important for learning, memory, and problem-solving, as well as for the regulation of mood. Mood can also affect how well we sleep. If you’re worried or feeling stressed about something, you might find it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. Many people experiencing anxiety or depression have trouble sleeping. This can create a cycle in which you don’t sleep well because you’re worried, and then you’re more worried because you’re not sleeping. The relationship between sleep and mental health suggests that interventions focused on one area can benefit the other. Avoid stress and worries at bedtime by addressing tomorrow’s activities, concerns, or distractions earlier in the day. Certain activities, such as listening to soft music or reading, can help you wind down. Relaxation practices such as progressive muscle relaxation may help you feel sleepy. Maintain a dark, quiet, and cool room to sleep in. Use an eye mask or blackout curtains to reduce the intrusion of light. Enable “do not disturb” mode on your phone to limit distractions and notifications or remove your phone from your bedroom. Try earplugs or a white noise machine to block out background sounds
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Friday, June 27, 2025