A good night’s sleep is more important than you
might think. While rising early and burning the midnight oil are worn like badges
of honor in this “always on” culture of ours, the truth is that sleep is
crucial.
Did you know...
Sleep
loss can mean the decline of mental skills, including attention span, memory,
mood, logical reasoning, and math skills.
Sleep
deprived people have trouble recalling pleasant experiences, but can easily
recall negative experiences.
Sleep
improves your mood and in a recent study of professional violinists showed that
a good night’s rest was more important than nutrition!
Sleeping
on a decision measurably improves our ability to make better choices.
Fortunately,
there are things we can do to improve the quality of our sleep. While a drink
or two might put you to sleep, it can actually disrupt sleep later in
the night. Other methods are much more effective. Exercise during the day, a
cool shower at night (to lower body temperature), and turning the lights lower
about 30 minutes before bedtime can help you sleep better. So put those glowing
iPads and laptop screens away!
Of
course, your home can have a dramatic impact on your ability to catch those
elusive Zs. Ambient light, highway noise, or even nearby neighbors can cut into
your ability to turn off your mind and start that all-important dreaming.
While
this tends to be more of a problem for renters in apartment buildings and those
in urban environments, even single-family home owners can find themselves in
sleep-negative situations.
Don’t settle for a sleep-deprived life! If your living situation makes a
good night’s sleep difficult, consider looking for a new place. Sleep is too
important to ignore.
Need a nice, quiet house? I know where to find
them. Let’s have a chat today: email me by clicking here: http://www.valeriemcconville.com/contact.html
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