The Impact of Morning Meditation and Sleep Quality on Affective and Health Outcomes in Healthcare Workers.
International journal of environmental research and public health April 9, 2025 Ana Junça-Silva, Marisa Kulyk, António Caetano 2 citations
Morning meditation boosts positive affect and improves end-of-day vitality and mental health, especially when the preceding night's sleep was poor. In a study of 44 healthcare employees across five workdays, morning meditation was linked to higher positive affect, which in turn predicted better health indicators. Sleep quality moderated this effect: the benefit of meditation on mental health and vitality through positive affect was strongest after a poor night's sleep. The findings suggest that meditation micro-breaks are most helpful when sleep quality is low, offering a practical strategy for supporting well-being in high-stress workplaces.