Do you struggle to switchoff before bed? Try these 3 simple tips from Headspace's EveLewisPrieto:
“Sleep is universal, right?” Lewis Prieto says. “We all need it, and a lot of us don’t get the sleep that we need, or we don’t get sleep that is restorative. So, this seven-part series is really focused on dealing with a lot of the science behind sleep – the actual facts.”As a series from Headspace, led by the brand’s director of meditation, it’s only natural that the series delves into the relationship between sleep, meditation and.
“Meditation and mindfulness don’t make our challenges and stressors disappear – but isn’t it easier and better to approach them with a clearer, calmer mind?” Lewis Prieto continues: “So if we’re able to just put those pauses in, give the mind a moment to actually just have a break and have a bit of a rest… if we can have that greater sense of clarity and calm, there’s a higher chance – I’m not going to say it always happens – that you’ll be able to put down the busyness.”
So, alongside introducing mindfulness into your day – whether that’s through traditional mindfulness meditation or through more active techniques such as mindful breathing or walking – what else can you do to help yourself switch off at night?