The Counter-Intuitive Sleeper: Thriving Through Turmoil
Do you wrestle with restless nights, feeling like a good nights rest is a mythical state that other people experience?
What if the secret to truly peaceful slumber wasn't just about what you do at bedtime but how you live your entire day? Join me for a moment with the cicadas in the southwest of France as it hits me WHY I am blessed with rest! Inspired by my personal journey from profound daily anxiety to surprisingly serene nights, even amidst significant life challenges.
In this episode, I dive into a powerful realization: while waking up with a knot of anxiety is common, the key to unlocking better sleep might lie in how that anxiety naturally dissipates throughout your day. I explore the incredible concept of the Broaden-and-Build theory, demonstrating how positive emotions and experiences, even small ones, can expand your perspective and build lasting personal resources. This isn't just about feeling good; it’s about actively cultivating well-being that profoundly impacts your ability to switch off and find rest.
You’ll discover how the renowned PERMAH model of Wellbeing (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health) acts as a daily blueprint for cultivating this inner resilience. We'll unpack how each element of PERMAH, when consciously integrated into your waking hours, contributes to a state of ease that naturally paves the way for deeper, more restorative sleep. Imagine how a stronger sense of accomplishment from a task completed, or the warmth of positive relationships throughout your day, can quiet the mind and prepare it for rest.
We’ll explore practical ways to elevate these PERMAH aspects, transforming daily unease into a sense of calm that makes falling asleep, and staying asleep, more accessible than you ever thought possible. This isn't just about avoiding sleepless nights; it’s about embracing a holistic approach to well-being that redefines your relationship with rest. Crucially, we'll discuss the undeniable link between sleep quality and a longer, healthier life, as well as the profound impact that the quality of our relationships (a core component of PERMAH) has on our overall longevity and well-being.
Tune in to learn how to actively integrate these powerful principles into your life, not just for a more restful night, but for a more vibrant and fulfilling waking existence. You might just find that your best sleep starts long before your head hits the pillow.
The solution is in what you DID DO in your day and less focus on what we didn’t! Enjoy!
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