As the autumn term gets underway, the summer break may already feel a distant memory. Nevertheless, there are ways you can keep yourself feeling well throughout the rest of the term and I urge you all to commit to making self-care a continuing priority so that you can be the best “you” possible.
As such, it is worth taking a moment to remind ourselves and our teams of the basics that really can make a difference in keeping us mentally and physically well.
Get enough sleep
How much and how well we sleep has a direct effect on our wellbeing. When work is demanding, our sleep routines often go out the window. A number of studies (e.g. Falkingham et al, 2021) highlight how the pandemic has made sleep problems common, with the number of people experiencing insomnia rising from one in six to one in four (essential workers are among the groups particularly affected).
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