CBT for sleep works by training people to use thought patterns and processes that address the cognitive factors associated with sleep loss, such as worry, a racing mind and other negative emotions. These are all known sleep culprits.
For example, you need to wake up at 6 a.m. for work, which means you need to go to sleep at 10 p.m. the night before. While you may be in bed at 10 p.m., your brain is often caught in a cycle of increasingly more pressing thoughts about needing to fall asleep which keeps you awake longer. CBT works to change those thoughts and alter your sleep routine to ensure the sleep you have is the most restorative and restful. It will have you stay up longer and go to sleep at the ideal time for you to get your best sleep.
Sleepio takes a personalized approach to help you combat restless nights. It gathers information about your goals, lifestyle, habits and bedroom to create a plan that will train you and your brain to fall asleep sooner and more naturally, and stay asleep longer.
App users fell asleep 50 percent faster, reduced their nighttime wake-ups by 60 percent and improved their daytime energy and concentration.
Businesses stand to gain alongside their employees when they are happy, healthy and well-rested. Increased energy and concentration mean increased productivity while in the office. Not to mention an upbeat office is much better for employee morale and camaraderie!
According to a PDF on Sleepio’s website, poor sleepers, on average, lose 7.8 days of productive work time, cost an extra $566 in healthcare expenditure and account for 24 percent of the costs of workplace accidents. Based on those statistics alone, making sure your employees sleep well is a worthwhile and smart business initiative.
Creating a work environment that embraces healthy habits and empowers employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle is one of many great ways to increase productivity. Adopting an app like Sleepio that uses CBT for sleep is one small change that can have a big, positive impact.
