In today’s fast-paced world, functioning on limited sleep has become common place. Often times, sleep is viewed as a luxury or some unattainable pleasantry that is shelved in favor of other commitments.

Most agree that sleep, when achieved at a satisfactory level, is worthy of the time spent. But why do some seem to live for it and use it as a leisure activity, others struggle to accomplish it in a meaningful way, and even more consider it low priority compared to other obligations?

Read below to learn why we should strive to increase the quantity and quality of sleep.

Benefits of Rest:

1. Clear your mind…. of clutter. During rest, your brain can rid itself of nonessential thoughts and mental activity generated throughout the day. Skip sleep, and your memory, emotions and mood suffers.

2. Make memories. As you sleep, your mind processes the day’s events and forms memories. Forgetfulness can be a result of disrupting this process.

3. Get well soon. Sleep helps promote a healthy immune system and fewer trips to the doctor’s office.

4. Bigger, faster, stronger. Each night, sleep gives your body the chance it needs to repair damaged tissues… this results in building healthy bone and muscle.

5. Get in shape. Weight loss isn’t achieved by exercise alone, get a full night’s sleep to control your appetite, have more energy and maximize your fitness.

6. Don’t feel blue. Achieve a better mood through deep sleep.

7. Stay safe. Better rest keeps you alerts and has been proven to be associated with a decrease in events like car accidents making fatal judgments when operating equipment.

8. Stop hurting. Meaningful sleep can lessen daily aches and pains.

9. Don’t stress. Rest can help minimize stress.

10. Live 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!

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