It sounds excessive, but sleep is so vital and essential to human existence that improving the quality of sleep could essentially save one’s life and expand longevity. A great night’s sleep can help you…
Feel good throughout the day
Improve mental clarity
Reduce the chance for avoidable accidents
Improve relationships with others/oneself
Reduce stress
Anxiety
Depression
Lower risks of experiencing diverse diseases (such as heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and infections)
Improve memory loss among other issues
Alright, So What Is Killing my Sleep?
So why is it that many people struggle with negative sleep experiences? According to a sleep-related article in the Towsnsend Letter, here is a quick list of some potential sleep-thieves you may be inviting into your life, or potential influences you may not have considered:
-Too much alcohol or caffeine
-Poor Diet
-Exposure to screens and blue light after sundown
-Not enough exercise
-Poor mattress
-Bright room(s)
-Eating late
-Stressful environment(s)
-Lack of sunlight and exposure to nature
-Imbalanced emotions
-Excessive Stress
What you Can Do
Self-observation comes in as the first, most important tool for starting your journey toward better sleep and overall quality of life. Take survey of the list above, and see which one(s) may already be prevalent in your daily routine. Becoming more mindful of our environments, habits, and
routines is essential to the process.
You deserve the best sleep, the highest quality of life, and overall health. If you have tried assessing and improving everything on the list above and are still not experiencing a restful, rejuvenating sleep, there may be other factors to consider. Hormone imbalance, sleep disorders, nutrient deficiencies, or other health conditions may be worth investigating with the help and expertise of a doctor.
We believe you deserve the best sleep, the highest quality of life, and improved overall health, and will work with you every step of the way toward achieving it.
References:
Berkson, D. L. (2019, February/March). New Whys and Ways to Sleep Better, Especially After 40. Townsend Letter, (#427/428), 42–49.