goodday hivans. I hope you are enjoying your day. Yes ,mine is going smoothly. We will discuss how sleep quality affects our health either positively or negatively. A saying 'you can not cheat nature' is mostly attributed ro sleep. Not having a enough sleep can go a long way showing on our face that one may ask, why is your face dull? Did you sleep well last night? And so on .
Students too are affected by sleep. Not having enough sleep can impact on their academic performances.
Experts say that most teenagers need between eight and ten hours of sleep a night. Why is it important that you get enough sleep?
Sleep sharpens your mental skills. Sleep has been called “food for the brain.” It can help you improve at school, at sports, and in your problem-solving skills. Sleep improves your attitude and mood.
Sleep-deprived people are more likely to experience mood swings, feel sad or depressed, and have problems getting along with others. obesity, diabetes, and stroke.
Obstacles that can get in the way of sleep
Responsibilities. It's hard yo get enough sleep from busy schedule. Thinking about many needs to meet can deprive one from sleeping.
Technology.my friend once said "my phone is a big reason I neglect my sleep. It’s hard to resist looking at it when I’m in bed."
Social life. It’s too easy to stay up late and waste time, especially on nights when I go out with friends.
How can you get more sleep?
Identify your biggest obstacle to sleep. For example, do you stay out late with friends? Do you feel overloaded with homework and chores? Does your cell phone keep you up past your bedtime or wake you up after you’ve gone to sleep?
Of course, what works for one person may not work for another. For example, some say that a short nap during the day helps them sleep better at night. But others say that daytime napping has the opposite effect. Find out what works best for you.
The following suggestions can help:
Let your phone “sleep” too! For at least an hour before bedtime, resist the urge to browse the Internet or send late-night texts to your friends. In fact, some experts warn that the type of light that comes from a phone, a TV, or a tablet can make it harder for you to get to sleep.
Strive for consistency. Your body’s internal clock will work for you, but only if you train it. Experts suggest that you go to bed and wake up at the same times each day. Try it for a month, and see how much better you feel.
Be proactive. Rather than allow your circumstances to control you, take control of your schedule so that you get the sleep you need.
Give yourself time to wind down. If you start relaxing before it’s time to go to bed, you will likely fall asleep more quickly.
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