Deep sleep.
If only we had the time…
When work and home life demand more time from us, our good night’s sleep is the first thing to go. The modern corporate lifestyle virtually encourages sleep deprivation, thanks to the pressures of commuting and “Ëœgoing that extra mile’ to meet deadlines. As modern adults, we’re being trained in sleep deprivation.
It’s even possible that our favourite piece of technology is making matters worse. A joint Swedish-American study funded by the Mobile Manufacturers Forum suggests that the radiation from mobile phones may affect your body enough to disturb sleep. Furthermore, the implications are that using mobile phones can influence your ability to deal with stress. Every year our environment is more and more awash with electromagnetic fields, the effects unknown. (And it would be remiss to presume it’s just ourselves at risk).
Why the interest in sleep? The more scientists research, the more we understand the dramatic impact sleep has upon your health.
“ËœBlogger, Heed Thyself’, I should add – because I’m Mr. Uneven Sleep Patterns. So I need to take note of the following tips:
1. Exercise. Tire yourself out – at the very latest, in the early evening, so you’re not wired at bedtime. And don’t equate mental exhaustion with physical exhaustion.
2. Spring out of bed immediately when you wake up. You’re helping to train your body to fall asleep as soon as you sink into bed.
3. Avoid stimulation. (Other than the most popular form in the world – which makes your sleep rather deeply). Be careful to avoid caffeine (chocolate, tea, coffee) after 8 p.m. Nicotine and alcohol will also wind you up rather than calm you down.
4. Jot down all your worries in a favorite journal – and leave it on the other side of the room, to read tomorrow. Your worries are over there. You’re in bed over here. Bliss.
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(This blog post was featured in the Eight Edition of the Carnival of Improving Life: a weekly roundup of tips to make life taste sweeter).