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Trouble Sleeping? Headspace Can Help.

Quality sleep helps us navigate challenges with optimism and grace; it helps us make sense of our emotions, recharge our bodies, and keep our minds sharp. But between endless stressors and the temptation for “just one more episode,” sleep is a bit harder than it used to be. Luckily, getting a restful night’s sleep can be as simple as adjusting our habits. GW is proud to offer the headspace app to our benefit eligible faculty and staff free of charge. From serene soundscapes to short meditations that help ease you into sleep to science-backed tips on how to sleep better, Headspace has the tools you need. Give the app a download and set the mood for a restful night’s sleep.

How Do I Join?

  • Sign up using your computer or device, such as a tablet or iPhone. To use on a tablet or phone, the Headspace app will need to be downloaded first.
  • Only your @gwu.edu email address can be used to sign up and verify that you are a GW employee.

Did You Know? When it comes to bedtime rituals, practicing gratitude might be more effective than sipping tea and fluffing your pillows. Check out this gratitude checklist to get started.

Modern Life Needs Sleep

Your colleagues and team may be under extra stress. But could this stress be impacting their sleep, too? Good sleep affects our ability to show up, focus, and make healthy decisions throughout the day. And stress can make good sleep harder to find. This week, Headspace shared a poster and a video that reviews the tools to help your team put their minds to bed and stay present for better days ahead.

Watch the Headspace video to understand why modern life needs sleep.