The Importance Of SleepAlthough the importance of sleep is immense, far-reaching and literally life-altering, in today's hurry-hurry-busy-busy world, it seems to have been largely forgotten and ignored.
"I don't have time to sleep!"
Today, 'busyness' is often seen as badge of honor, everyone seems to want to prove how frantic and fast-paced their lives are, and how exhausted they are. The sheer logistics of fitting 36 hours worth of work into a 24 hour day, means 'something's gotta give'! We push ourselves to work harder/faster/better, in a constant race against the clock. But guess what? The clock ALWAYS wins. In a vain attempt to fit in everything that needs to be done, we allow the time that should be devoted to sleep to shrink.... and then shrink some more. The phrases "I'll make up for it tomorrow/at the weekend/on vacation..." or "it's only sleep, this is more important" are constantly on our lips and in our minds. But there's a fundamental problem with this way of thinking. When we underestimate how important sleep is, we are forgetting one simple fact.... ....Sleep isn't a luxury, it's a biological necessity! Understanding The Importance Of SleepFor all our civilization and sophistication, human beings are still animals, and our brains and bodies are governed by primal biological functions and needs.Sleep plays a huge part in the way our bodies function, so big in fact, that if we (or any animal) is totally deprived of sleep for an extended period of time, we will actually die. There are Five Stages of Sleep, each with their own properties and benefits, and together these allow our bodies to rejuvenate, restore and regenerate themselves. Every part of the body is affected - the brain, the nervous system, immune system, hormones, emotions, heart, lungs....... the list goes on and on. If we want to :
.... then we need to recognize the importance of sleep. Instead of seeing our need for rest as a weakness, we need to learn to welcome it as our ally, as a friend who wants to help us learn to live our best life, because -
Better Sleep truly does lead to a better life, in every possible way!Page/Article Links:
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