7 reasons a sleep PSYCHOLOGIST recommends this journal
The way we sleep impacts every part of our health. It’s why we’ve partnered with Dr Jade Wu – sleep psychologist and behavioural specialist – to create our new sleep journal. With science-backed lessons, activities and prompts, Dr Jade recommends using a sleep journal to restart your relationship with rest. Read on for the 7 benefits of our new journal.
1. Good nights start in the day
Would it surprise you to know that a good night’s sleep is really more about what happens in the daytime? This journal is designed to be used daily, encouraging you to reconsider habits and routines that may be impacting your quality of rest – not just before bed, but during the day too.
2. Swap screens for sweet dreams
If you get too much light at night (e.g. by looking at screens), your circadian system won’t know when to make you sleepy and when to wake you up. Using this journal will provide you with an alternative to nighttime scrolling, encouraging you to reconsider your screen use.
3. Let go of stories & embrace science
The science of sleep has progressed in leaps and bounds in the last few years. Reading through the carefully curated lessons in your sleep journal, you’ll be able to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sleep. With scientifically-backed activities and prompts, you’ll be empowered to take control of your habits and use behavioural psychology to get better sleep.
4. Make small daily habits
With any habit, practice makes perfect. When it comes to sleep, consistency is especially important to help your brain stay on track. Getting into the habit of using your journal will ensure that you keep doing the things that will help you get better rest, day in and day out.
5. Reflect on your progress
By the end of the 12-week journal, you can look back on your journey and reflect on what you’ve learned, celebrating the new vitality in your life. In renewing your commitment to this relationship with sleep, you’ll be setting yourself up for the next step – fully embracing your days.
6. Take things at your pace
After you’ve completed the self-assessment, each chapter can be explored in whichever order feels interesting to you. You may be intrigued about the effects of caffeine on your sleep, or perhaps want to discover more about bedtime rituals. So long as you continue momentum, you’ll see progress.
7. Get to know your patterns
Your journal begins with self-assessment, so you can see where you stand with sleep. From your morning routine to what you do when you’re tired, it’s important to understand your current habits. Everyone has trouble with sleep sometimes, but this section should give you a clear understanding of your unique relationship to rest.
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