Whether you’re a suffering insomniac or just suffer from poor sleep; our mood, productivity and health could all benefit from more restful and restorative sleep.
Sleep is the mysterious shift in consciousness that our bodies require every day. A good night’s sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing. Not only do we function less well when we have poor sleep, but it can also lead to long-term health problems. That’s why we need to do as much as we can to ensure that we enjoy quality sleep and deal with any sleep problems.
“Poor sleepers are twice as likely to struggle to be productive, 3 times more likely to struggle to concentrate and 7 times more likely to feel helpless” (Great British Sleep Survey, 2012 )
A restless night can result in reduced cognitive function and heightened emotional reactions. Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety can also be exacerbated by poor sleep and vice versa – poor sleep and poor health are closely linked. Sleep loss limits the body’s ability to build muscle, makes injury more likely during exercise and has been found to interfere with hunger hormones which fuel food cravings and can contribute towards obesity. An increased risk of diseases such as osteoporosis and cancer have also been linked to sleep deprivation.
Don't Count Sheep: Find the Key to Quality Sleep
We’ve put together a few tips to help you get better quality sleep:
World Sleep Day takes place every March which contributes to improve and facilitate sleep health and happiness around the world. According to the World Sleep Society, most sleep disorders are preventable or treatable, yet less than one-third of sufferers seek professional help.
Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population. Better understanding of sleep conditions and more research into this area of medicine will help reduce the burden of sleep disorders on society.
You can help to raise awareness of sleep disorders in your organisation by holding a ‘sleep workshop’ which will introduce techniques and healthy habits to promote a more restful and restorative sleep and provide tips to increase energy levels after a sleepless night. If you would like to improve your sleep then take a look at our Habits for Health programme that is based on scientific research and first hand experiences. It helps to connect the dots between our sleep, diet, lifestyle and mindset to help upgrade your habits today for a healthier tomorrow.
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