SLEEP: Does Mood Effect Sleep?

DAILY INSIGHT We know that poor sleep affects our mood. But did you know that your mood could also be affecting how well you sleep? Sleep studies show that people who feel anxious, constantly ‘switched on’, or who move through their days with low energy and a feeling of dragging themselves along, are more likely to sleep badly. In turn, not getting enough sleep makes all of those problems worse. DAILY ACTION Take control of your mood to improve your sleep. Before bed, spend 10 minutes doing something that makes you feel calm and grounded on the earth. This might be meditating, gentle movement, or writing in a gratitude journal; or it might be dancing, playing drums, or simply looking out of a window. Or something else completely — all that matters is that it makes YOU feel calm and peaceful.