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Sleeping well and waking up refreshed isn’t always that easy — especially if you have many thoughts or worries going through your mind.
But getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night is important for your general wellbeing. This is because it helps to:
Sleep quality is just as important as quantity, so consider how you feel when you wake up in the morning and during the day. Do you feel energised and able to focus on what you’re doing? Or do you feel tired and irritable?
If you feel tired and irritable, it may be time to take action.
See our our tips below on how to build a sleep routine that sticks.
Quote of the dayThe best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.
E. Joseph Cossman, author