“I’m frantically searching this shopping mall from my childhood for this one shop I need to find. Looking outside the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, there are giant waves crashing against the building for some unexplained reason. The staff tell me that the shop no longer exists, so I buy a wig instead. WTF does that mean?” – Kate
“Last night i dreamt that I was on holiday somewhere hot and we were doing a scooter tour along the coast and jumping into every beach we passed. One guy even jumped off the cliff edge with his scooter and into the water. That defs relates to how desperate I am for a beach escape.” – Eliza
Just some of the nonsensical dreams we’ve been having while we #stayhome.
According to the experts, we’re lacking the stimulation we would usually get from everyday interactions and regular life drama and instead creating this in our dreams at night. Enter, the wild and wonderful nights ‘sleep’ we’ve been having lately.
Lack of, and poor quality, sleep is linked to some serious effects on our health, from weakened immune systems to heart disease. Yikes. So how can we improve our habits?
2. In the dark
Speaking of eye masks – keeping out light that can interrupt your sleep and wake you too early is important for maximising the full eight hours. If you don’t already have a sleep mask, add one to your bedtime ritual.
4. Phones away
Try to turn off your phone or leave it outside the bedroom so that you’re not tempted to scroll and the illuminated screen doesn’t disrupt your sleep. While you’re using it during the day (and other screens) wear blue-light blocking glasses to minimise the effects.
5. Make a sanctuary
Your bedroom should be purely a space to unwind. That means no working in here or doing anything that makes you feel stressed or ‘wakes’ the mind. Invest in soft finishing touches like pillows and throws to make going to bed something to look forward to.
