Improving Sleep Quality Through Sleep Hygiene and Cognitive Refocusing

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The chapter discusses basic sleep hygiene tips and cognitive techniques to enhance sleep quality, emphasizing the prevalence of inadequate sleep in Australia. It explores the neuroscience behind sleep patterns, 90-minute sleep cycles, and historical sleep schedules. Additionally, the chapter delves into the role of habits in sleep schedules, the use of aromas and sounds for inducing sleep, and the effectiveness of techniques like binaural beats and aromatherapy for relaxation.

Do you wake up each morning refreshed and well-slept? Or are you the kind of person who tosses and turns for ages before falling asleep, ruminating on all of your missteps and stresses from the day?

If you chose option two, this episode is for you. Two sleep experts share advice on making night-time more restful — beyond the standard 'don't look at your phone before bed.' (Though that's important too).

This episode was first broadcast in March 2023.

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