Much happiness and well-being comes of basic self-care.
A very observant individual once said, “A person needs seven hours of sleep. No more, no less.”
Real life is not an exact science; sometimes that magic number seven does vary, more or less. But keep it in the foreground of your fundamental functioning. Without adequate energy to operate effectively, a sleep-deprived person tends to be more restless, irritable, and impulsive. The body and mind are generally weakened, and more prone to physical sickness and/or depression. Sleep deprivation decreases motivation, concentration, attention, and coherent reasoning. It decreases memory, self-control, and speed of thinking while increasing the frequency of mistakes and stubbed toes. Why torture yourself?
Ever on the go, we grow accustomed to operating on minimal Zzzz’s. However, given its wide-reaching impact on health and happiness, satisfaction and success, it’s worth making sleep sacred. Here are some ideas for getting a better night’s rest:
• Give yourself a bedtime, and be ready for bed well before then.
• Make your room dark and turn everything off.
• Stretch.
• Have a journal near your bed. If your mind is full, empty it out. If you are thinking about what you need to do the next day, make a quick list of what you need to remember.
• Tidy up your bedroom. Clutter is not relaxing.
• Get enough exercise. Studies have shown that people who get their hearts pumping during the day sleep better at night.
• Avoid stimulation right before bedtime. This includes coffee, Facebooking or eating a bowl of sweetened cereal.
Study the sleep facts at http://www.apa.org/topics/sleep/why.aspx
A very observant individual once said, “A person needs seven hours of sleep. No more, no less.”
Real life is not an exact science; sometimes that magic number seven does vary, more or less. But keep it in the foreground of your fundamental functioning. Without adequate energy to operate effectively, a sleep-deprived person tends to be more restless, irritable, and impulsive. The body and mind are generally weakened, and more prone to physical sickness and/or depression. Sleep deprivation decreases motivation, concentration, attention, and coherent reasoning. It decreases memory, self-control, and speed of thinking while increasing the frequency of mistakes and stubbed toes. Why torture yourself?
Ever on the go, we grow accustomed to operating on minimal Zzzz’s. However, given its wide-reaching impact on health and happiness, satisfaction and success, it’s worth making sleep sacred. Here are some ideas for getting a better night’s rest:
• Give yourself a bedtime, and be ready for bed well before then.
• Make your room dark and turn everything off.
• Stretch.
• Have a journal near your bed. If your mind is full, empty it out. If you are thinking about what you need to do the next day, make a quick list of what you need to remember.
• Tidy up your bedroom. Clutter is not relaxing.
• Get enough exercise. Studies have shown that people who get their hearts pumping during the day sleep better at night.
• Avoid stimulation right before bedtime. This includes coffee, Facebooking or eating a bowl of sweetened cereal.
Study the sleep facts at http://www.apa.org/topics/sleep/why.aspx
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