Linking Sleep and Creativity | Ann Booker, Schema Therapist, Chesham
The Connection Between Sleep, Wellbeing and Creativity: Insights from a Psychotherapist As a psychotherapist, I often encounter clients who struggle with sleep, whether it’s falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrefreshed. Sleep is foundational not just for physical health but also for mental clarity, emotional well-being, and even creativity. Over the years, I’ve seen how insufficient sleep affects both myself and my clients in subtle yet impactful ways. How Sleep Affects Creativity Sleep, particularly the REM stages, plays a crucial role in consolidating memories, processing emotions, and even sparking creative insights. When we sleep, our brains process information […]