The Importance of sleep.

Sleep is one of the most overlooked and underrated aspects of our health and recovery

Without good quality sleep, we can run into issues such as,

• Fatigue & lethargy

• Foggy mind

• Reduced creativity and problem-solving skills

• Concentration and memory problems

• Difficulty making decisions

• Reduced immunity

• Frequent colds and infections

• Increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, & other health problems

• Lack of motivation

• Inability to cope with stress

• Moodiness and irritability

• Impaired motor skills & an increased risk of accidents

How much sleep will depend on a vast amount of factors from the amount of exercise you perform to how much daily stress you are under.

The average adult will need anything from 7-9 hours of good quality sleep per night.

There are also some negative factors that we may not even think about that can affect the quality of our sleep like,

• Eating large meals before bed

• Drinking too much liquid before bed

• Consuming Caffeine in the latter part of the day

• And drinking alcohol before bed

• Looking at bright screens to close to bedtime

Just to name a few.

But we can also set ourselves up for a better nights sleep by managing our stress especially before bedtime by,

• Writing down any problems or issues on paper

• Conduct some deep breathing techniques

• Use meditation and relaxation techniques

• Avoid any stressing tasks or thoughts before bed

• Keep the bedroom clean and tidy

• Have a hot shower or bath

• Do something you enjoy before bed

We can also set up our bedrooms to optimise our sleeping environment by,

• Eliminate noises that may disturb your sleep

• Keep our bedroom at the right temperature (18-22C/64-72F)

• Ensure the room is dark enough

• Ensure your bed is comfortable enough

I hope this little rundown helps and that you all sleep better tonight after reading it.

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