Finally start the day feeling refreshed

Do you regularly take more than half an hour to fall asleep? Or do you wake up at night, start overthinking, and find it difficult to getback to sleep? You are not alone - about a third of Germans suffer from sleep problems. These can have a variety of causes, such as problems or conflicts during the day that trigger a cycle of racing thoughts in the evening or at night, or unfavorable daily routines that cause restlessness before bedtime. In this workshop, you will explore the root causes of your sleep problems and learn which rituals, daily routines, and types of breaks can improve your sleep. You will also discover effective relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep more easily.
Experience the many ways that high-quality sleep can enhance your daily life and workperformance.

Trainer

Bettina Löhr

Language

German

Date(s)

New dates are being planned.

Target group

Employees of the University of Bonn

Location

Deutscher Herold
Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 53115 Bonn
3rd floor, room 3.051

Note

This workshop exclusively on sleep problems that are not caused by physical factors.

Content

Fundamentals of sleep physiology and an overview of different sleep types
Practical rituals for the evening and daily routine to improve sleep
The importance of short breaks and brief recovery moments during the workday
Practice of relaxation techniques such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Autogenic Training (AT)
Receive tips for improving sleep quality, energy, and performance
Note: This workshop is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or professional medical advice

Good to Know

Eligibility

Our events and activities are open to all staff and apprentices at the University of Bonn who hold a valid work or apprenticeship contract with the University. Unfortunately, externals are not able to take part.

Cost

Participation is free for staff at the University of Bonn, which will cover the costs.

Accessibility

The event spaces are accessible to a certain extent. Should you need help getting in, please get in touch with your named contact in good time so that we can give you the support you need on the day of the event.

The events are also accessible to people with a hearing or visual impairment. If you have specific needs, please contact us in advance so that we can put appropriate support in place.

Childcare

If you need childcare during an event, please contact the Office of Family Services at the University of Bonn.

Awareness

We want to foster an environment of inclusiveness and diversity at our events and so are keen for everyone there to feel comfortable and safe. This requires us all to be mindful of the words we use and to avoid saying anything or behaving in a way that is offensive (even if only unintentionally).

Please be aware of the following:

Use discrimination-sensitive language and respect other people’s self-identifiers (e.g. pronouns).
Certain topics can trigger emotional overwhelm, so you should be mindful of your own boundaries as well as other people’s.
If discriminatory experiences are addressed, you should take them seriously and acknowledge them for what they are.
You can take a break or a step back at any time. If you need to leave the event room and require a space to withdraw to, you are welcome to speak to someone in our office, the event team or the trainer.

More information and tips can be found on the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit web pages.