Sleep
Sleep is a crucial part of our health and well-being. The quality and amount of sleep that we get during the night impacts how we function throughout the day. How we plan, manage our tasks, and have energy to embrace the day ahead can all be tied to how much sleep we get at night.
As sleep proves to be essential in our lives, it’s lack or the disturbance of it could have detrimental effects on the function of both our body and mind. Lack of sleep can result in a shift in mood, delayed attention, and certain health issues. Avoiding these deleterious effects by improving our sleep quality can thus create incremental benefits to our overall health.
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Do you sometimes wake up feeling tired and not fully rested? Some of the reasons behind difficulty sleeping can be related to stress, anxiety, lack of movement, and screen time before bed. Even though there may be other underlying causes, there are some strategies that you can integrate in your life to better your sleep.
Mindfulness meditation, listening to relaxing music, and sleep stories can help mitigate the harmful effects of stress and soothe the wandering thoughts in order to help you fall asleep easier. All of these tools can be found within Meditopia's Sleep Page where all of our content is designed to relax your nervous system, preparing your mind and body for a restful night’s sleep.
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Are you a night owl or an early bird? If you are an early bird, you already know how delightful mornings can be. Being awake during the very first hours of the day can be so refreshing, painting the rest of the day in the most vivid colors.
Sleep Hygiene
You may know someone who’s able to fall asleep the moment their head hits the pillow. But, for some of us, that’s not the case. Maybe you have difficulty falling asleep easily or you don’t feel well-rested even after 7-8 hours of sleep.
Sleep Hacks
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and other researchers, 7-8 hours of sleep per day is necessary for adults to maintain their physical and mental health.
Napping
With the fast paced world we live in, we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed by responsibilities and deadlines. In such cases, it’s especially critical to realize the need for taking a break and prioritizing our own well-being.
Power Nap
Have you ever been to Spain? If your answer is yes, then you must know that it’s very common in Spanish culture for people to nap during the day. Most of the shops and offices close at noon for a period of time, which shows how seriously they take napping.
Why Am I Always Tired?
Poor sleep quality can be considered the most determining factor for tiredness during the day.
Sounds For Sleep
A familiar scene: We turn off the light, lay our head on the pillow, close our eyes. Then something comes to our mind and we begin to think. In the conversation in our heads, one thing leads to another and guess what?
How To Fall Asleep
You can benefit from sleep meditations and stories whether you feel like you don’t get a good enough night’s sleep or have difficulty falling and staying asleep!
Sleep Music
For some of us, falling asleep while listening to something may sound like a bad idea. But we fell asleep amidst various sounds from infancy.
