Do you know as human beings we spend an average of 25 years sleeping, that’s about one-third of our life but even after that it is not enough for some of us. As we all know that in order to function properly humans and many other species need to sleep for some specific period of time in a day. Sleep is an essential function for all that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up to start your day. During the time of sleep, our bodies repair muscle and our mind stores, organizes and links memories that we accumulate or encounter to in a day. Also, at the same time hormones that control essential functions in our body are released and regulated in the bloodstream, our immune system is strengthened, and the risk of some of the serious diseases gets reduced.
People of different age groups need different amounts of sleep and at different times in their lives, your sleep time may vary from that of other people. Children, teenagers and babies generally need more sleep than adults. Most of the average adults require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night (in a 24-hour period). Sleep is essential for our performance and wellbeing. The quality of sleep we get has some level of impact on how we behave and perform, how we feel, and even how we look. So it is really important to get good and sufficient sleep to be energized again to start a new day with the same enthusiasm. An insufficient amount of sleep can impact both the physical and mental health of a person. Some studies have shown sleep deprivation leaves people vulnerable to attention lapses, reduced cognition, delayed reactions, and mood shifts while interacting with others.
Sleep is a vital but often neglected, component of every person’s overall health and well-being and especially in today’s modern world when we are all surrounded by a lot of distractions. It is important to find out those 7 to 9 hours of sound sleep which will help both your body and mind. We have already seen how adequate sleep helps to stay alert, boost our memory. Let us know about some tips for good and quality sleep which are also known as sleep hygiene.
1. Stick to a sleep routine:
Try and go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.
2. Avoid sleep breaks:
Avoid naps, especially in the afternoon so that you can sleep on time at the night.
3. Do some exercise:
Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night as your body gets exhausted and need to rest.
4. Appropriate environment:
Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature to fall asleep. Also, keep a comfortable and supportive mattress and pillow.
5. Remove distractions:
Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smartphones, from the bedroom as the light from the screen of such devices may affect your sleep.
6. Control food habits:
Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime so that you can get a sound sleep.
Sleep is important because it enables the body to repair and be fit and ready for another day.
Getting adequate rest and quality sleep may also help prevent excess weight gain, heart disease, and increased illness duration.
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