Sleep and well-being
Sleep has a significant impact on our well-being. Our sports psychologist Oriol Mercade, who is also a specialist in the science of sleep, shares a set of tips on how to sleep well in these stressful times.
DAY: Keep your schedules and set a routine. Try to make a difference between the day and night. If you need a nap, perfect, but NOT more than 20 minutes.
Relaxation or Mindfulness: Practicing them will help deactivate your mind, relax you body and stabilise your emotions.
Eat and Drink: Have a light dinner; do not go full to bed or hungry. Have dinner 2 hours before sleep, not in front TV, just talk with family. Reduce fluid intake and avoid alcohol or stimulants such as caffeine, tobacco, tea, energy drinks.
Disconnect: Avoid electronic devices 2 hours before going bed and avoid listening to the news that worries you.
Cognitive Control: Don't let your brain make catastrophic rumors, Focus on positive aspects. Everything is going be all right soon.
Feelings: Become aware of the help you are offering, the ones you care about, a productive day you have had… Increase your personal satisfaction.
Share: Identify and verbalize your feelings. This may be a good time to write an emotional diary.