COVID-19 has taken us all into uncharted waters. With such unprecedented changes coming so quickly, it’s understandable that the importance of sleep is not at the top of the agenda. But as we adjust to lockdowns and try to remain healthy, focusing on good sleeping offers real benefits.
Sleep is critical to physical health and effective functioning of the immune system. It’s also a key promoter of emotional wellness and mental health, helping to beat back stress, depression, and anxiety.
Whether you’ve had sleeping problems before the pandemic or if they’ve only come on recently, there are concrete steps that you can take to improve your sleep during this global pandemic.