22/01/2019
*21 day challenge*
Day 16...Sleep
A good night's sleep is just as important as a healthy diet or taking exercise .
I had a couple of years of only having one or two hours a night, I caught every virus going and I was so irritable all the time. No matter what I did, Sleep would not come to me, and I could not lose weight, no matter how little I ate. Sleep deprivation often had me sitting up all night and then trying to function properly the next day.
According to recent research , poor sleep can put us at risk of all kinds of medical conditions, Obesity, Heart disease, Depression and Diabetes...do you see how important a good nights sleep is to our functioning?
Good sleep can help you think more clearly, eat less, exercise more effectively and be healthier overall. Since my sleep has improved (I now get 7/8 hours a night), my overall health is good.
Here are my five top tips for a good nights sleep,
Task 15
1. Limit your alcohol and caffeine intake before bed. Try to avoid these beverages close to your bedtime as your body needs time to process them. Regular alcohol consumption in-particular can result in wakeful nights.
2. Leave electronic devices out of the bedroom. The light from phones etc, have a higher concentration of blue light, which tricks us into believing it is still daytime. This not only lowers the levels of the sleep inducing hormone melatonin, it also disrupts our body’s Circadian rhythm making it more difficult to fall asleep. Do charge that phone in another room.
3. Try to keep regular sleep hours, go to bed and get up at the same time. When you keep regular hours your body starts to align itself with the sunrise and sunset. This consistency with your sleep and waking times can help to improve overall sleep quality.
4. I believe that your bedroom setup is important for a good night's sleep. The bedroom temperature( is it too hot, too cold), noise (keep outside noise out), lighting ( is it too bright), even the furniture placement is important to a restful nights sleep. Try to make sure your bedroom is a quiet, relaxing, clean and an enjoyable place to be.
5. Sleep affirmation ( you can make up your own).
I give myself permission to close my eyes tonight and sleep deeply. I am allowing myself to drift off into a good night’s sleep. I will sleep deeply and this wonderful undisturbed sleep will heal my body, mind, and spirit whilst having the rest I deserve. I will awaken feeling refreshed, ready for the start of a new day.
Hope this helps ❤️