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Improving Sleep Quality for Busy Male Executives
As a busy executive, the demands of work and life can sometimes keep you up at night, leading to insomnia and a lack of restful sleep. As an executive function coach, I see how this can have a significant impact on your well-being and productivity. However, certain breathing techniques can help you relax and improve your sleep quality throughout the night.
First, it’s essential to address the root causes of your sleep problems, which can range from stress over work, financial worries, or relationship concerns.
Insomnia can also lead to irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and poor work performance, which are not conducive to a successful career and personal life.
Adults who consistently get less than 7 hours of sleep per night are at a higher risk of developing heart disease, depression, diabetes, asthma, and other illnesses. While prescription sleep aids like benzodiazepines may seem like a quick fix, they are habit-forming and can lead to substance abuse.
Research has shown that focusing on your breathing can help ease anxiety and improve sleep quality. Slow, deep breathing can reduce stress, increase melatonin production (the sleep-inducing hormone), and calm your nervous…
