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Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is slowly becoming an epidemic. Many of are completely unaware of important sufficient sleep to to our health. Sleep is as necessary as oxygen is to our survival. We cannot function effectively or think clearly when we are sleep deprived. As a life coach I encourage you to observe your sleep patterns. Check to see how many hours of sleep you receive nightly.

The National Sleep foundation, recommends 7-9 hours per night. Now there are those people who may need less or others may need more. Age has a big bearing on the number of hours needed.

Many people are not even aware that they suffer from sleep deprivation. The Nation Sleep Foundation (NSF) claims that up to 80% of doctors admit they don’t completely understand the dangers of reduced sleep on one's general health. Because of this many sleep related conditions are overlooked or blamed on other diseases.

As a society our hectic lifestyles leaves us scrambling to use as many hours of the day as we can. We consume large quantities of caffeine in order to compensate for lack of sleep. However, sooner or later it will catch up with you.

Sleep Deprivation Is Caused By:

A hectic lifestyle.

Insomnia-when there are too many things on the mind it cannot shut down resulting in poor quality of sleep.

Sleep disorders.

Excessive worry, depression.

Constant interruptions.

Working at night, travel across time zones.

Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

More accidents. Our reflexes are not as sharp when we lack sleep. Therefore, more car accidents and work accidents occur.

Reduced productivity and performance.

Inability to stay focused

Obesity

High blood pressure.

Weaker immune system.

Moodiness, irritability

Lack of motivation

Pessimism

Memory loss.

Part of achieving physical fitness means getting sufficient sleep. This is something we may take for granted and are already experiencing some of the above symptoms from lack of sleep. Fortunately, we all know the cure for this ailment. It just requires some planning ahead so you can start to wind down your day earlier.

Sleep will recharge your batteries leaving you feeling fresh to face your day. You will experience much more productivity in your life and gain more ability for reaching your goals with sufficient sleep.

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