When it comes to dealing with daily regular pressures that can cause stress, one of the best things you can do is sleep on it.
Not getting enough sleep can lead to stress because you will feel groggy and unfocused the next day after tossing and turning all night.
Getting in sync with your body’s natural sleep–wake cycle—your circadian rhythm—is one of the most important strategies for achieving good sleep.
If you keep a regular sleep schedule by going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, you will feel much more refreshed and energized than if you sleep the same number of hours at different times. This holds true even if you alter your sleep schedule by only an hour or two. Consistency is vitally important.
Deep sleep is especially important, and if you wake up frequently this can be impaired.
Sometimes the stress in our lives is the reason we are tossing and turning or staying up all night watching old movies rather than going to bed.
If you can’t seem to fall asleep easily or believe you may be suffering from insomnia or you think you may have some type of sleeping disorder because you have “tried everything”, it’s time to make an appointment with your health care professional.
