What happens when we dont get enough sleep?
Missing a bit of sleep once in a while happens to everyone. Usually our bodies and minds react to lack of sleep by feeling groggy, foggy and just a bit slow. This interferes with daily routines and diminishes the ability to function at ones peak. It can also cause ones mood to be less positive.
If sleeplessness becomes chronic, the consequences become more severe. Chronic loss of sleep over a period of time will seriously diminish ones ability to perform work on the job or at home. Sluggishness, forgetfulness, lack of concentration, slower reaction times and general malaise will begin to take over. This could result in accidents, injuries and even behavior problems. Your enjoyment of life will decrease and others enjoyment of you will decrease (because you will most likely be grouchy and lethargic). Without enough sleep, your body cannot repair and replenish itself, and your mind cannot take the time it needs from the constant bombardment of the outside world to perform the tasks that it must during sleep periods.
How can getting enough sleep help?
Getting the correct amount of sleep for you will allow you to operate at your peak while doing all the things you do during the course of your day. Working, learning, exercising and interacting with others will be easier and your results will be better if youve had plenty of sleep. You will be able to focus and concentrate more effectively. With enough sleep your mood will be elevated, so you will be happier and youll be able to take a more positive view of life, reacting in a more positive and constructive way to all things.
How can you be sure youre getting enough sleep?
In order to make sure youre getting enough sleep, use these guidelines:
Eight hours a night
Most adults need eight hours of sleep each night. You may need a bit more or less. The way to gauge whether you are getting enough sleep or not is by waking up naturally. You can see what time you wake, compared to what time you went to bed (fell asleep), and do that for a few days. You will get an average amount of sleep you need from that. Make sure you do this when you are having "normal" days and evenings. If you are trying to do this over a holiday week when you are out partying until 2 AM and falling into bed with a belly full of beer, you wont have accurate sleep times.
Wake later
If you find that you are not getting enough sleep, you will need to adjust your bedtime or wake time accordingly.
Stay away from drugs
Falling asleep naturally is the best way to fall asleep. Using drugs (prescription or recreational) or alcohol to fall asleep is not healthy, and your body and mind will not be able to do their "sleep work" as well. Prescription or over the counter sleep aids should be used infrequently at best and with the supervision of your doctor.
See a doctor if serious
If you are having serious sleep issues, see your doctor for evaluation. Sleep can be disrupted by certain illnesses, physical conditions, hormonal fluctuations, certain medications, and stress.
Relaxation methods can help
Learn simple relaxation techniques for helping you to fall asleep such as deep breathing or guided imagery.
Sleep is one of the basic elements of great health and performing well in all aspects of life. Good, healthy sleep will do wonders for your body, mind, and mood. The importance of sleep cannot be stressed enough, so make sure you are getting all that you need.
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How much sleep do you really need?by mercysacramento2,877 views
why i got purple eye whats happening to me i was playing game until 130 night after midnight night
DiepSpartan117 1 year ago
The key to getting a good night sleep is wearing yourself out during the day. Plenty of exercise and not eatting too heavily. I don't believe in napping though out the day either.
myrdale 2 years ago