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“The research will tell you that it’s recommended that we get seven to eight hours of sleep in a consistent way. That’s what’s best for us.”
Once you’ve completed the third class on stress management , you’re ready to begin incorporating the following techniques into your mindfulness practice. Add these techniques into the daily practice you began after the first and second sessions.
How many hours of sleep do we need each night? In the third class, Brie Williams and Dr. Roger Sherman discuss just how many hours of sleep the body requires. While some may ‘feel OK’ with less, it really is best to target seven to eight hours.
The benefits of sleep are numerous. Think of sleep as sweeping out the “brain dust” that accumulates throughout the day. A good night’s sleep can help you to be more alert, reduce inflammation, reduce your risk of depression, improve your heart health, and reduce your stress level.
Tips for a great night’s sleep:
As you work with the checklists on a daily basis, be mindful of your stress levels. Are they noticeably decreasing? Are you better able to remain calm throughout the day, or find a way back to calm when stress starts to creep in? Hopefully the answer will be yes.
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This content was created by Dr. Leo Flanagan and Dr. Roger Sherman at The Center for Resilience as part of a partnership with SPDR ETFs for the Masterclass Virtual Experience. © 2020, Leo F. Flanagan, Jr, PhD and Roger Sherman, PhD. All rights reserved.