Did you know that sleeping less than five hours a night can likely be a cause of weight gain? When we are tired our willpower suffers and it is harder to resist the vending machines at work. Sleep is important for so many reasons and just as vital as nutritious eating and exercise.
When one sleeps six to nine hours a night your concentration and productivity is improved and you feel more ready to meet the demands of a boss or your children. Toddlers have infinite energy but even they usually succumb to an afternoon nap to recharge their batteries. Try doing the same thing, you will feel refreshed by a cat nap even if you want to do a million tasks while they sleep.
Good sleep can also improve athletic performance and the immune system. If you run races and get nervous the night before the big race try to get a good nights sleep two nights before the race. Then if you toss and turn you have still gotten some rest that can carry over.
Other benefits of good sleep are a reduction of the risk of heart attack and stroke. Poor sleep quality has also been linked to depression. Try to go to bed at the same time every night, even if you have a tendency to burn the midnight oil. To get the best sleep keep all electronics out of the bedroom and leave the cell phone off or unplugged.
Sweet dreams!
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