.a deep sleep.

It can be so easy of us to compromise our sleep for work, play, and stress. Just for this week, let’s try putting our health first by going to bed early. Let’s see how much better we can feel, look, and function when we are well rested.

Here are my Top 5 Reasons to Sleep More:

Keep Calm

With more sleep, you may notice you’re mind is clearer, you’re more productive, are able to make better decisions,…all while acting less emotionally and reactively. The Journal of Neuroscience explains that lack of sleep impairs emotional control and “leads to increased anxiety and stress elicited by seemingly minor triggers.”
Remember More

More sleep helps us think and process more clearly. It also helps us remember more details. A rested brain is better able to make our memories stick while also digging up memories we may have thought were forgotten.
Feel Happier

Remember how great it feels to wake up after a night of solid sleep? On the flip side, people with insomnia produce higher rates of  hormones like cortisol, making it even harder to wind down. Lack of sleep can even cause depression, which in turn can cause more insomnia. Make getting more sleep a priority, and feel happier!
Lose Weight

It’s more challenging to make healthy food choices when we are tired. It makes us crave high sugar and carb foods because the lack of sleep lowers insulin sensitivity. Lack of sleep also raises cortisol levels, the hormone that makes us store belly fat.
Look Better

A good night of sleep will do wonders for your skin. That’s because growth hormone is secreted during our deepest sleep. Growth hormone is what helps us keep our muscle mass and builds better skin.

Make your health a priority. Start winding down by 9pm tonight so you can get into your bed no later than 10pm. Even if you can’t fall asleep, just resting in bed does wonders. Give it a try, you only have happiness to gain!

 

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