Sorry I haven't posted in like a week! Ive been sleeping alot, because I'm a sleepy head :) and lately, when I'm up I'm exhausted! Sorry, I have to catch up on my sleep guys! Of all people, the one with a health blog, should get a good ammount of sleep right? Of course ;) Ok, so this opens up my new blog post:
WHY is SLEEP so CRUCIAL?
Well, you already know you need your energy and all that jazz, but there's more to sleep then just that. Sleep is BENEFICIAL for SO many reasons, keep reading to learn why, don't fall asleep on me!! Hold those eyes open if you have to, this is some CRUCIAL info YOU should know about!
You could pretty much say that the society we live in and our daily lifestyle does not make room for sleep. Whether we have too much going on or too much on our minds, sleep just doesn't fit into the equation.
Lack of sleep makes it unsafe to operate a vehicle. There was an old woman behind the wheel who fell asleep and hit a dear friend of mine, thank God he saw it coming and was able to swurve and get out of the car, with not a scratch on him. Both cars however did need some repair. It could have been worse and it has been worse. There have been several reports of accidents due to a driver falling asleep at the wheel and it can become a fatal matter. If you do not get adequate sleep, it could cost you your life.
I tell you what, I am SO guilty of not getting adequate sleep, it's not even funny. But, I need to change my routine, and you need to change yours too. No matter how busy your life is, no matter how much time work requires of you, don't let it take control. You have control over what you do. If you have to tell your job what you can and cannot do, by all means DO IT! Some will take advantage of you and will do whatever they can to steal your time, so it's less work for them. Don't let them!
You might need the money, but what you NEED even more is good health and time with your family.
Studies show that lack of sleep increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, obesity, & depression, just to name a FEW!
So, if you want to live longer, be healthy, and happier- get your sleep- YOU NEED IT!
*Important Update* Read J.P's Comment* This is what one of my readers J.P. said, which is SO very true so Thank You J.P. Great Advice.
"If you have sleep problems, you must work on a regimen that will aid you in sleeping and not inhibit it. I have cut all caffeine except for morning coffee. I have cut all sweets after 7:30PM.
There are other factors which can contribute to poor sleep. I highly recommend to your readers that you consult a doctor if you have serious sleep problems and don't resort to over the counter remedies and/or alcohol to sleep." - J.P.
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I couldn't agree more with the emphasis you put on getting a good night's rest. It is imperative for your brain to function properly and have you on top of your game during the day. The safety concerns you mention are very real. I have lost friends and family due to them falling asleep at the wheel.
I suffer from chronic insomnia, so sleep is a daily battle for me. If you have sleep problems, you must work on a regimen that will aid you in sleeping and not inhibit it. I have cut all caffeine except for morning coffee. I have cut all sweets after 7:30PM.
There are other factors which can contribute to poor sleep. I highly recommend to your readers that you consult a doctor if you have serious sleep problems and don't resort to over the counter remedies and/or alcohol to sleep.
Make sleep a priority, and your body will thank you in the morning.
Great blog post!
Thank you so much for commenting J.P. Im sorry to hear about your insomnia and loss. I have insomnia every once in awhile, so I know just the few times I have a hard time sleeping, it's a pain, but can't imagine what you go through battling it every night.
You gave great advice, Sleep should be taken seriously and should also be a top priority. I will update this post with the advice you gave because it is a serious matter! Thanks again for commenting, I really appreciate it! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
oy, you're SO right about sleep. i almost get sick automatically if i start losing sleep - it's really sad! anyway, i'm really digging this blog. i've been struggling with getting motivated for my health after a somewhat big weight loss and i've started gaining it back...and i think your job will do just the trick for getting me back on track!
Hi Adri Leya!
Thank you for commenting!I'm kind of the same way ~ except if I don't eat right away in the morning, I get So sick. It's our bodies Yelling at us, that's why it's so important we take good care of ourselves! Speaking of taking good care of ourselves, Congratulations on losing weight! It's something to be proud of, and not always easy to keep off~But you CAN do it! I really hope my blog will be motivation enough to keep you at a healthy weight! I will keep your comment in mind and focus some blog posts on staying on track and weight loss and keeping it off! I'm really glad that you enjoy my blog! & Thank you again for the comment~hope you have a great week! ~ If you ever need to talk or need a little motivation ~ you can always contact me on twitter @missgblog! Talk soon!
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