Sleep Smart
(VIKRAM SANGHVI)
SLEEP SMARTThe next day however isn?t that great. Moving from class to class in a daze, or sitting like a zombie in front of the computer at work, isn?t the best thing to happen.For teenagers and adults alike, sleep deprivation is a common occurrence today.Every day there is so much work to do, so many social obligation to fulfill, so many new movies to see and just not enough time.The results in decrease in sleep over an extended period of time. While most people think that sleeping long hours is a waste of time in today?s hectic world, they are wrong. Sleep is an important part of our lives.One needs good sleep to function well - mentally and physically - during the waking hours. Good sleep can enable one to work better, play better, make sound judgments and deal with situations better. Also, during sleep, we repair and regenerate our body?s tissue.Sleep is also instrumental in reinforcing our memories, which is essential for complex emotions.Less Sleep meansLack of control over emotions: This can lead to crankiness, irritability, impatience, bad temper and depression.Lower efficeiency at work: Tie outer layer of our brain, where higher order thinking and action originate, requires recharging everyday. That takes place while we sleep. Lack of sleep leads to improper brain function, causing impaired concentration, bad coordination, slower reaction time and poor work performance.Weight gain:Believe it or not, but lack of sleep can actually lead to weight gain! The levels of the hormone leptin, in charge of increasing energy expenditure and regulating appetite, are lowered as a result of lack of sleep. This causes an increase in hunger levels.Don?t lie awake in bed:IF YOU CANNOT FALL ASLEEP, GET UP AND DO SOMETHING ELSE TILL YOU FEEL SLEEPY. TRYING TO FALL ASLEEP IS FRUSTRATING AND CAN€TUALLY INCREASE WAKEFULNESS.Relax before bedtime:OVER STIMILATION YOUR MIND BEFORE BNEDTIME COULD INCREASE WAKEFULNESS. DOING something relaxing just before going to bed such as light reading, a hot bath or meditation can help you fall asleep.Do not oversleep during the day:
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