For some, sleep is the primary motivation to get through the day; they spend it watching the clock, longing for the instance they can fall backwards onto their awaiting mattress. Others view sleep simply as a luxury…one not so easy to come by due to their many commitments.
Those that find sleeping troublesome may observe it through disgruntled eyes, posturing a “sour grapes” attitude towards the idea of rest.
Weather you live to sleep, don’t have time for it, or are annoyed by the idea, meaningful rest is not without great benefit. Read below to learn more about why you should be sleeping.
Benefits of a Deep, Sound Sleep:
- Clears your mind…. of junk. During rest, your brain can rid itself of waste generated throughout the day. Skip sleep, and your mind suffers.
- Making memories. As you sleep, your mind processes the day’s events and form memories. Forgetfulness can be a result of disrupting this process.
- Overall wellness. Sleep helps promote a healthy immune system and fewer trips to the doctor’s office.
- Bigger, faster, stronger performance. Each night, sleep gives your body the chance it needs to repair damaged tissues… this results in building healthy bone and muscle.
- Getting in shape. Weight loss isn’t achieved by exercise alone, get a full night’s sleep to maximize your fitness.
- Avoiding the blues. Achieve a better mood through deep sleep.
- Staying safe. Better rest keeps you alerts and has been proven to be associated with a decrease in events like car accidents.
- Stop hurting. Meaningful sleep can lessen daily aches and pains.
- Stress reduction and management. Rest can help minimize stress.
- Living longer. Sleep promotes longevity.
If you sleep hasn’t come easy, or you feel you can do without it, use the above benefits for motivations!
The path to improved sleep and reduced stress starts here!
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