08/04/2026
Sleep is one of those things that the mind and body naturally need. But depending on how busy we are can be the decider in how much sleep we actually need on a night-to-night basis.
It is said that, on average, a person needs between 7-9 hours of sleep each night. The truth is each day brings something different, and it is this that determines how many hours are actually needed.
A shorter good sleep is more important than a longer disturbed one. Because it acts as a natural energy fuel boost and re-balance for the body and mind.
When we become off-balanced mentally and physically it means that equal amounts of energy have not been used between these two spaces.
So, if the mind has been used more during the day, it is possible that mental tiredness will be present at bedtime, but body could become restless and fidgety.
This also works the other way too. So, if physical exertion has been more, than mental stimulation, sleep that night could prove difficult due to an overactive mind.
Balancing both during the day helps to sleep better at night.
It is easy to remember that if physical outweighs mental activity, to bring the equilibrium back, read, do puzzles, writing or drawing, will help.
And if mentally active more than physically, by doing exercise like yoga, going for a walk or swimming can bring a better, natural quality of sleep at bedtime.
Have a great week 😊
