I enjoy #sleeping! Especially after working overnight or a double shift; feeling exhausted from having to stay up longer than what I’m accustomed to. As I mentioned in a recent post, I’ve been working at a Women’s shelter. The position is greatly rewarding as I get to uplift and encourage the women as well as their children. But, it can be hard at times to endure the overnight hours. I’m not complaining, but rather I’m stating the facts. My body (and your body) is sending cues and signals of “lay down” “time for sleep” “it’s night time” and etc. But my mind knows that I’m on the clock and I need to stay attentive while working (otherwise, what good am I?).
We all know that #sleep is good because it obviously feels good to wake up from a full night of undisturbed rest. Yet, I wanted to know a little more about the facts; sharing with you how it can elevate our #aesthetic!
According to webmd.com, “Chronic lack of sleep can also raise the chance of having a mood disorder. One large study showed that when you have insomnia, you're five times more likely to develop depression, and your odds of anxiety or panic disorders are even greater. Refreshing slumber helps you hit the reset button on a bad day, improve your outlook on life, and be better prepared to meet challenges.” The sight further highlights more of the benefits (of having a good night’s rest); including not only “mood boost” but also “healthier heart”, a “sharper brain”, improved “athletic achievement”, steady “blood sugar”, “fights off germs”, and maintain a healthy “weight”.
Harvard Medical reveals on their site concerning the topic of the benefits of sleep that “Sleep, learning, and memory are complex phenomena that are not entirely understood. However, animal and human studies suggest that the quantity and quality of sleep have a profound impact on learning and memory. Research suggests that sleep helps learning and memory in two distinct ways. First, a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention optimally and therefore cannot learn efficiently. Second, sleep itself has a role in the consolidation of memory, which is essential for learning new information.”
This same essay continues to disclose that “Both eating and sleeping are regulated by powerful internal drives. Going without food produces the uncomfortable sensation of hunger, while going without sleep makes us feel overwhelmingly sleepy. And just as eating relieves hunger and ensures that we obtain the nutrients we need, sleeping relieves sleepiness and ensures that we obtain the sleep we need. (...) Scientists have explored the question of why we sleep from many different angles. (...) Yet, despite decades of research and many discoveries about other aspects of sleep, the question of why we sleep has been difficult to answer. The lack of a clear answer to this challenging question does not mean that this research has been a waste of time. (...) In light of the evidence they have gathered, it seems likely that no single theory will ever be proven correct. (...) The hope is that by better understanding why we sleep, we will learn to respect sleep's functions more and enjoy the health benefits it affords.”
Check out this AESTHETIC Post on healthy options to munch on when working or traveling overnight:
Overall, the bottom line is that #sleep is essential to our wellbeing! Lack of proper #sleep is detrimental to our health and can develop problems in the long run. It can also reveal itself through your face; effecting your skin by producing dark circles under your eyes and breakouts. Invest in yourself by #sleeping at least 7-8 hours a night.
Being an overachiever by staying up all night (to accomplish a task) will come to naught if you put your wellbeing at risk (by forfeiting #sleep). As the old song goes (“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers): “Know when to hold em. Know when to fold em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run.” And know when it’s time to call it a night!
Santé
