The stress of our work schedules, our home lives, are often dealt with while we are lacking one of the most vital survival skills - SLEEP!
Most of the time, we are worrying about something we did or didn't do at work, or something we have to do tomorrow - many of these things are out of our control and we continue to worry about them. In all honestly, is worrying really going to solve the problem? Or do you need to get a good night sleep and take it on the next day with a clear fresh head?
If you can't stop yourself from worrying, you need to learn how to manage your thoughts - think of work AT work. Replace the worrying with more positive thoughts. if you can't switch off at night, think of positives for the next day. don't put yourself down and punish yourself with lack of sleep because of something that may or may not happen.
Try these following commonly used tips for a better night sleep -
• Deep breathing. Close your eyes—and try taking deep, slow breaths—making each breath even deeper than the last.
• Progressive muscle relaxation. Starting at your toes, tense all the muscles as tightly as you can, then completely relax. Work your way up from your feet to the top of your head.
• Visualizing a peaceful, restful place. Close your eyes and imagine a place or activity that is calming and peaceful for you. Concentrate on how relaxed this place or activity makes you feel.
• Reserve your bed for sleeping. If you associate your bed with events like work or errands, it will only make it harder to wind down at night.
Don't associate your bedroom with work, work related issues or ideas - your bedroom is for SLEEP!! All in all if you get a good night sleep, you will function and perform so much better the next day. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen, you just need to be patient, stop stressing and simply switch off and relax. Again - will worrying about something that may or may not happen really solve the problem??
Cassy Levinge
Property Manager
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