Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Good Sleep Habits and Sleep Misconceptions with Dr Guy Meadows #11
Mar 27, 2018
Dr. Guy Meadows, a sleep expert and co-founder of The Sleep School, delves into the rising sleep problems linked to tech and mental health. He explains the difference between transient and chronic insomnia and critiques reliance on sleep medications. Meadows emphasizes mindfulness and acceptance as effective tools against insomnia while highlighting the importance of retraining our natural sleep abilities. He also shares practical tips like managing caffeine and embracing morning light to enhance sleep quality.
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Sleep As A Core Performance Pillar
- Sleep is now recognised as the most powerful performance enhancer and a core pillar of health.
- Prioritising sleep improves eating, movement and overall performance across life domains.
Modern Life Is Eroding Sleep
- Digital tech, increased connectivity and longer working hours have shortened sleep and degraded sleep quality.
- Rising mental‑health problems and modern lifestyles amplify sleep disruption in the population.
Worry Fuels Chronic Insomnia
- Chronic insomnia is often driven by worry about not sleeping, creating a vicious self‑reinforcing cycle.
- The more you worry about sleep, the less you sleep, and the less you sleep, the more you worry.