worldsleepday.org, "sleep is a foundational pillar of health, and the quality of your sleep can impact not just your physical energy in the morning but your mental and emotional health, too." How tired are you? It's that time of the year again..... Spring Forward. I hate losing that extra hour of sleep but enjoy the increased sunshine. I use this time to try and replenish and reflect on the sleep loss. What have you done this week? How has the pandemic affected your sleep patterns? Are you energized or exhausted? I mean have you ever overdone it? Burned the candle at both ends? Have you dragged yourself into bed but couldn't rest? Why do we keep doing this to ourselves? Wouldn't the world be a better place if we just took a nap? For me, peaceful sleep is elusive. Caffeine mixed with side hustles occupy my mind and make it difficult to lay it all down. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are six things we can do to get better sleep:
- Stick to a sleep schedule. Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep.
- Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed.
- Create a restful environment. Create a room that's ideal for sleeping.
- Limit daytime naps.
- Include physical activity in your daily routine.
- Manage worries.
Imagine setting our minds free to be with no hang ups or setbacks. No cares. No responsibilities. Just living our lives the way we want. Think about this....why do we strain our brain? Often people play on the relationship of doing it all at the sacrifice of bodily rest.* Sometimes it works, but usually it's a recipe for burnout and disaster. Well, I've put folks on notice... I'm making my health my priority! Life is too short, and I'm working on me. There's only so much one person can do. And we need to focus that energy on our goals and dreams. I've got other things to accomplish. And you do too. How many times have you put your dreams on the backburner because you're mentally and physically drained? You must help yourself before trying to help someone else. Do you like practicing wellness principles? Do you want your time maximized and balanced? Do you want to shake the chains that are binding you? Join me on this journey as we make better choices to lead our best lives. The purple life. Let me know what you think. Please share your comments below. Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!
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