Quality Sleep Is More Important Than Some Would Like To Believe
Productivity is important but the importance of sleep is often overlooked because of it. We want to emphasize why sleep is so important. Much like other essential factors in your wellness, sleep affects every area of your life. If you’re looking to find balance in that area. We have a few resources we think can help.
Sleeping On These Mats / Japanese Futons Can Be Good For You
I found this interesting. I think a lot of us more than just enjoy a nice big soft bed to jump into and nice big fluffy pillows to snuggle into. However, I came across, and went down, a rabbit hole, recently, to understand why people are trading in their perfectly fine, queen size, pillow top beds for sleeping mats. Here are just a few pieces of media that I’ve found:
Fun Facts
Trying To Sleep? Avoid These 3 Things For Better Rest
Let’s take a real look at how what you consume can negatively impact the quality of your sleep. I know, sometimes it seems like it makes no difference, but it truly does. Here’s what we’ve gathered about what to avoid for a good night of rest:
Relax!
Whether it’s guided meditation, Ocean Sounds or a thorough stretch, the goal is to make sure you’re as relaxed as possible. If you can’t think of anything to do before bed, it’s time to try something new. Let’s implement a new routine!
Here Are Some Ideas:
Reading List
The Neuroscience Of Excellent Sleep by Stan Rodski
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD
Move The Body Heal The Mind by Jennifer Heisz,PhD
The Mindful Way To A Good Night’s Sleep by Tzivia Gover
Sleep Drink Breathe by Michael Breus , PhD
Hello Sleep by Jade Wu, PhD
365 Happy Bedtime Mantras by Shannon Kaiser
Sharing The Covers : Every couple’s guide to better sleep by Wendy M Troxel, PhD
The Science Of Sleep by Heather Darwell Smith
Wake Up To Sleep by Charlie Morley
The Book Of Sleep by Dr. NIcole Moshfeg
The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss
Videos
Sleep Is Your Superpower | Matt Walker | TED
Why Sleep Matters: Expert Guide to Mental Resilience
What would happen if you didn’t sleep? - Claudia Aguirre
The Importance of Sleep: 8 Scientific Health Benefits of Sleep + Sleeping Tips
The importance of sleep to physical & mental health | Breege Leddy
Sleep and Its Impact on Mental Health | MedAnimations
Why Sleep Is MORE IMPORTANT Than Diet! | Shawn Stevenson
How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?
How Sleep Powers Muscle Growth
What Causes Sleep Paralysis? | Importance of Sleeping Enough | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz
Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker | FBLM Podcast
Articles
How Sleep Works - Why Is Sleep Important? | NHLBI, NIH
Poor Sleep May Increase Markers of Poor Brain Health, New Study Finds | Yale School of Medicine
Sleep physiology, pathophysiology, and sleep hygiene - ScienceDirect
Sleep Deprived? Here Is What Lack of Sleep Does to Your Body
Why is sleep important? 9 reasons for getting a good night's rest
Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help : NPR
The Science of Sleep: A Brief Guide on How to Sleep Better Every Night