Sleep is the most commonly ignored aspect of working professionals in today’s day and age. And why shouldn’t it be? Important assignments, chasing deadlines, late night meetings, tight schedule, hectic work, meeting difficult targets and the list can go on and on. While we chase success and power mercilessly, we often put ‘sleeping’ on the back burner.
Sleeping is a way of renewing yourself daily. Re-energizing and replenishing your body and mind by this process of resting called sleeping is too vital a requirement. And if you don’t do what your body needs, then watch your body break down.
Before it’s too late, get into the habit of completing at least 6-7 hours of your ‘sleep’ time. You’ll be surprised at how healthy and happy you’ll feel when you wake up the morning after a night of good and sound sleep. And no, cat naps or short naps cannot be a substitute for sleep. But if you’re one of those who find trouble getting themselves to doze off, you could probably be suffering from insomnia. Derived from the Latin word, in meaning not and somnus meaning sleep, insomnia literally means ‘not sleeping’.
Although, some of the ways that you can get yourself to sleep, are: • Listening to ‘relaxation’ music. Chinese Bamboo Flute music is one good option, but you could really listen to anything that has a calming effect on you. • Read a book. • Avoid drinking coffee before sleeping. You could drink a cup of warm milk instead. • Avoid intake of caffeinated products and junk food altogether for dinner. Eat something light and healthy for a sound sleep.
Follow these and improve on your sleep hygiene. After all, sleeping well has a plethora of health benefits attached to it. For instance, a good night’s sleep will: • Help you improve your memory. • Reduce the risk of heart attacks and diabetes. • Help reduce weight. • Help you build stamina. • Make you live longer. • Curb premature aging. • Help deal with depression better.
With so many positives of sleeping well, why would you not want to sleep? Grab a soft pillow, switch off the lights, put on some relaxing music and try to clear your mind of any and every thought. Put yourself to sleep tonight and embrace a new and healthy you, starting tomorrow morning.
However, in cases of serious and chronic insomnia, it’s best to visit a Doctor. If prolonged sleeplessness occurs, acknowledge the problem and seek help at Max Healthcare, today.
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