Content by Big Health, creator of Sleepio 

Maintain a regular routine

During “shelter in place”, it may be tempting to stay in bed all day and abandon usual activities – staying active and keeping a regular sleep-wake schedule will be helpful for protecting our mental health. 

Exercise

Exercise is one of the most beneficial, evidence-based ways to manage mood, anxiety, and sleep. There are a host of on-demand workout videos or classes you can use, or simply do some pushups, squats, jumping jacks in your home to get your heart rate up. 

Limit time reading stress-inducing news

While it is important to stay informed, try limiting the amount of time you spend engaging with the news each day – the more news we read the more anxious we may feel without actually learning new information. 

Try behavioral activation.

Schedule activities throughout the day, particularly those that provide a sense of pleasure or mastery – even small things such as doing the dishes to feel productive can boost your mood throughout the day. 

Learn how you can get your sleep-wake schedule right to promote good sleep by starting Sleepio. 

Sleepio is an automated digital sleep program that teaches you scientifically-backed skills to sleep better. Start today by taking the 2-minute sleep test and get your Sleep Score at www.sleepio.com/newscorp

*Sleepio is available at no additional cost to employees and dependents enrolled in a News Corp health plan.