TaskHuman Talks: Strategies For Restorative Rest

“Sleep is really the time that our body repairs…you feel so much better when you’re able to tap into restorative sleep.”

Prioritizing sleep hygiene is essential for overall health and success in daily activities. In this TaskHuman Talks Podcast episode, coaches Jamie Carroll y Neda Mostafavi discuss the many benefits of sleep and share top strategies for improving your quality of rest. As a former midwife and healthcare professional, Coach Neda is passionate about helping people find their baseline of sleep to support their holistic health journeys. Learn more below!

The Intersection Of Sleep & Health

Sleep affects all aspects of our lives, from our ability to build immunity to work performance. Coach Neda shares how factors like caffeine and alcohol consumption, food habits, stress management, movement, and others can all influence the quality of our rest. 

Overcoming Nighttime Wakefulness

Perhaps you have no trouble getting to sleep but find yourself regularly waking in the middle of the night, unable to return to your resting state. Coach Neda shares how breaking these patterns requires intentional behavioral changes over time.

Struggling with middle-of-the-night wakings? Bookmark this breathing exercise:

If nighttime wakings are a chronic issue for you, Coach Neda encourages discussing this with your primary care provider.

Sustainable Habits For Improved Sleep

So, how do you tackle sleep, and where do you begin? Coach Neda shares her top tips below, affirming that, above all, it’s important not to forget to be human and give yourself grace in the process!

• Allow for ~3 hours between eating and sleeping, especially if having a heavier meal or snack

• Incorporate a snack with probiotics, antioxidants, and protein to stabilize blood sugar overnight (think berries, yogurt, and a nut butter)

• Stay hydrated throughout the day to avoid drinking a lot before bed and disrupting sleep to use the bathroom

• Try to stop screen time at least half an hour before bed and/or wear blue-light glasses

• Avoid using your work device in your bed to train your brain that your bedroom is for relaxation and sleep

• Prioritize sleep just as much as exercise, work, and social activities

• Be as consistent as possible with your bedtime throughout the week (yes, even on weekends!)

• Ease into sleep through a calming physical practice like yin yoga

• Evaluate your sleep space for levels of noise, temperature, comfort of your pillow, etc.

Related Reading: 3 Tips For Improving Sleep & Better Sleep, Better Performance: Why Rest Is A Business Strategy

Ultimately, every person’s lifestyle is different, and as a result, what approaches work to improve sleep hygiene will differ, too. To reflect more on your habits and get personalized guidance for better sleep, connect directly with Coach Neda and other sleep coaches on the platform!

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