Episode 15: Smart Sleep Habits
This topic may be one that hits particularly close to home for a lot of us, especially in times of uncertainty and stress.
We all know how important sleep is for our physical and mental health, but it can also be one of the hardest habits to maintain. Many of us can relate to this during the current COVID-19 crisis, when our usual daily routine is disrupted, our financial stability is affected, and we are overwhelmed with heavy news. That’s why we felt it was particularly important to talk about smart sleep habits and how to maintain them, even in these turbulent times.
Here is a summary of what we discussed in this episode:
How to plan to get enough sleep, and what you need to have in place to succeed with this habit
How to establish a solid bedtime routine
Why it is important to limit the time you spend with screens and digital devices before bedtime
Why quality may be more important than quantity when it comes to sleep
How to create your ideal sleep environment
Why healthy sleep habits are so important for translators and interpreters in the work we do
What happens when we don’t get enough sleep on a consistent basis
How nutrition affects our sleep habits
Our smart habit hacks for quieting our mind before bedtime
Books and resources that we mentioned in this episode:
Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
“In a society that’s overworked and under-rested, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to issues associated with not getting the sleep that we require.”
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