How much sleep are you getting each night ? I know, these are exciting times and there are a sh!tload of distractions that can keep us up at night. Whether you up all night to find out what is happening with your Crypto currency or busy solving life's problems. Lack of sleep could seriously effect your health.
Most people need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for health and wellness, but you’re the exception, right?
Who has time to sleep away a third of their lives anyway? Not you! You sleep when you're dead. Don't get me wrong, i am doing the same thing. I have been an insomniac for many years. It runs in the family, you could call it a little DNA present from my mum. For a while I thought I could function just fine with less shut-eye, but lately I am wondering if the lack of sleep is catching up to me.
So if you are like me and get through your day by drinking coffee and energy drinks then here are the signs that you need more sleep.
Do you feel asleep within 5 minutes of hitting the pillow ?
When you go to bed at night, how long does it take to fall asleep? If you’re out as soon as your head hits the pillow, you may need more sleep.
During the day, do you find yourself dozing off when you sit still or close your eyes? Do you struggle to keep your eyes open when you drive or watch television? Excessive daytime sleepiness is another sign of sleep deprivation or a sleep disorder.
Pilling on the Pounds
Sleep isn’t just needed for alertness, but it also helps regulate hormones that affect your appetite. A lack of sleep triggers more of the hormone responsible for telling you when you’re hungry and less of the hormone that signals when you’re full. This means you’re at risk for eating more before you realize you’re full. Studies show a clear connection between skimping on sleep and a risk for obesity. This is the same reason why you shouldn't eat in front of the TV
Without enough sleep you’re also more likely to be hungry and crave junk food. You don’t have the energy to make healthy meals so you grab fast food or snacks from the vending machine. When you’re tired, you lack the willpower and judgment skills to make wise food choices. Plus your body remembers, it knows that will get a shot of energy eating sugary and high carb food. So will be exactly the thing you crave. Get sleep and choose more wisely.
Being Forgetful
Misplace your keys again? Can’t remember your girlfriends name or what you wrote down 10 seconds ago? You may be sleep-deprived. During sleep your body is at rest, but your brain is busy making mental connections and consolidating memories. Consistently stay up late and you’ll likely be forgetful and suffer from brain-farts the next day. This is one reason why a good night’s rest is so important for students before a big test.
Being Forgetful
Misplace your keys again? Can’t remember your girlfriends name or what you wrote down 10 seconds ago? You may be sleep-deprived. During sleep your body is at rest, but your brain is busy making mental connections and consolidating memories. Consistently stay up late and you’ll likely be forgetful and suffer from brain-farts the next day. This is one reason why a good night’s rest is so important for students before a big test.
Non-Stop Cranky
Are you constantly wearing your cranky pants? The amount of sleep you get greatly affects your emotional health. When you don’t get enough sleep you’re more likely to be in a bad mood and deal with anxiety or depression. Little things stress you out and it’s hard to deal with the pressures of normal life. You snap at the kids, you fight with your spouse, and you get road rage. Get a good night’s rest, on the other hand, and you’ll be better able to face difficult challenges like looking at your portfolio in January
Looking Rough
Are the bags under your eyes bigger than your fav altcoin ?. You may not call it beauty sleep, but sleep—or a lack of it—does affect your appearance. Dark circles or bags under your eyes, blood-shot eyes, acne, and wrinkles are all attributed to a lack of sleep. This is because sleep is restorative to all parts of your body and helps regulate the hormones responsible for your complexion.
Acting on Impulse
It’s probably a good idea not to go shopping when you’re tired. That’s because a lack of sleep contributes to impulsiveness and poor judgment skills. When suffering from sleep deprivation, you’re more likely to buy things you can’t afford, eat foods not allowed on your diet, or act without considering the consequences.
Turn It Off
Too much screen time before bed will prevent you from getting enough sleep. The light from the television, computer, or phone screen decreases the amount of melatonin your body produces, making it harder to fall asleep. So grab a book half an hour before going to bed instead of constantly checking the price of bitcoin.
Now, lights out and go to sleep.