It is important to get a good night sleep. Ask my brother, he's a doctor and can't stress enough the importance of a proper night sleep. Sleeping is my favorite pass time and I have no trouble getting a full eight hours but my husband tosses and turns all night long. He rarely gets a full night sleep and it shows in his mood and health. The worst part is he argues with me over the need for good sleep. Unfortunately this is true for many people. Either they don't believe they need more sleep, don't know how to get good night sleep or don't understand the benefits of sleep.
Sleep is important. As reported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Are you getting that? It is proven that our bodies require sleep in the same way they it needs to eat, drink of breath. Healthy sleep habits promote physical health, longevity and emotional well-being. That's why you feel better after a good night sleep. I find the days I don't sleep well my judgment is poor, my mood is negative and ability to concentrate is weakened. Again, it's important. Studies have shown that those who do get the appropriate amount of sleep regularly live longer, healthier lives.
That brings us to people who want to sleep but can't seem to get that full night sleep. Obviously this needs to be a priority. Start by setting aside the eight hours need to sleep. Don't over-schedule yourself leaving five or six hours to sleep. Next, establish a healthy bedtime routine. Go to bed at the same time each night. Don't eat right before your turn in for the night. Engage in a relaxing activity before bedtime like reading, listening to music or meditating. If you have problems getting comfortable try using a body pillow or other kind of specialty pillow to prepare your body for rest.
The benefits of sleep are invaluable. It improves the quality and length of one's life. First it repairs your body by producing extra protein molecules while you're resting that strengthen the body's ability to fight infection. As we all know, sleep reduces stress by lowering blood pressure and elevated levels of stress hormones. For those women out there that have experienced pregnancy I believe you'd back me on the statement that sleep improves your memory. I swear I got dumber with each child but really I was simply sleep deprived. Sleeping well gives your brain a chance to organize and correlate memories and without it your mind feels foggy and you struggle to concentrate. Now this benefit is for my husband. Sleep can improve your mood. With insufficient sleep people become agitated and form a negative mood that follows them all day. Another great benefit is sleep helps control body weight issues by regulating the hormones that affect and control appetite. That's the only reason I need for getting enough sleep.
A good night sleep is important. Studies have shown that those who do get the appropriate amount of sleep regularly live longer, healthier lives. Make getting a good night sleep a priority by establishing a health bedtime routine so you can enjoy the many benefits of sleep, namely, a good mood. I love you honey.
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