Sleep Better - 6 Top Benefits Of Getting Enough Sleep

“I have to finish this now… I can always sleep later.”

Is this you? Always postponing your sleep because you have to finish up a project that could just be outsourced…

Or that could be done gradually, and you'd eventually finish up before or on the deadline. But you forget that your well-being matters to be able to continue working.

And now, you constantly have headaches, feel tired easily, and struggle to concentrate. Have you ever asked yourself why you often feel that way? Of course, it has to do with your poor sleeping habits (that you'd need to fix to live and feel better).

Here’s the thing, insufficient sleep is often linked to a host of health problems. So, it is important to get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep as advised by the National Institute of Health.?

If you're still not convinced that you need to sleep better, you'll need to read this article further. I'd be discussing the problems associated with lack of sleep and why it is important to get quality sleep.

Let's dive into it!

What Happens When You Don't Get Enough Sleep?

You are probably saying “But I eat enough food”. Now, the thing is…even if you eat well and don't get enough sleep, all your effort is a waste.

No, im not exaggerating this. Sleeping is a necessity to live a healthy life and many of us, that includes YOU, are lacking. Depriving yourself of sleep has a lot of negative impacts on your health (long-term or short-term problems depending on the severity of the deprivation) including;

Impaired memory

When you don't sleep enough, your ability to think, recollect information, and assimilate will be thoroughly (emphasis on this) affected. If you're a student or a worker, you know how important it is for you to remember and brainstorm ideas.?

So, if you are depriving yourself of sleep, you're doing yourself more harm than good. This is a short-term effect, so it can be easily corrected if you decide to get quality sleep now.?

Lack of alertness

If you don't sleep properly, your alertness and ability to stay focused diminish significantly. This can impact your performance at work or school, increase the risk of accidents, and impair your ability to make quick decisions.

Poor mood regulation

Insufficient sleep can lead to irritability, mood swings, and heightened stress levels. This can strain relationships and negatively affect your overall quality of life.

Increased risk of chronic diseases

Long-term sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk of developing chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even certain types of cancer. Now, unlike the others, this is a long-term effect that will cost you lots of money and affect your daily life for a long time or a lifetime.

Compromised immune function

Quality sleep is essential for a robust immune system. Chronic sleep deprivation weakens the immune response, making you more susceptible to infections and illnesses.

6 Top Benefits Of Getting Enough Sleep

After knowing the problems associated with not getting enough sleep, you should have a second thought about staying up for 24 hours 3 to 5 times a week. However, if you are going to take the advice of having quality sleep, you should know the benefits attached.

Here are 6 benefits of getting enough sleep…

Improve productivity and concentration

The brain helps you concentrate. So, it requires rest to be able to perform better. For instance, if you have a car and don't refuel it before deciding to take it out, will the engine function?

Of course, not. The car won't start because you haven't added fuel the fuel that helps the engine of the car power up. Now, for humans, the fuel that our brain requires aside from a healthy diet is SLEEP.

So, sleeping well helps to improve your problem-solving skills and concentration at school and work.?

Maintain a healthy weight

If you trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight and you don't have quality sleep, you'd gain a lot of weight and high BMI with a huge chance of obesity.

In research done in 2020, adults who slept a few hours more than 7 hours per night had a 41% increased risk of obesity. This is because while they are awake, they have a huge appetite and have no choice but to eat.?

But then, when you sleep, you'll not be hungry which will help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.?

Lower your risk for serious health problems

As aforementioned, chronic sleep deprivation increases your risk for health problems like depression, heart failure, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, and cancer.?

These health problems are long-term that would cost you money and affect your daily life. Im sure you wouldn't want that. So, you should get enough sleep as sleeping well helps to lower your risk for serious health problems.?

Get sick less often

Getting enough sleep strengthens your immune system, reducing your susceptibility to infections and illnesses. Adequate rest allows your body to effectively fight off pathogens, decreasing the frequency of colds, flu, and other common ailments.

Enhance mood

Quality sleep plays a crucial role in regulating mood and emotional well-being. It helps reduce stress levels, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, and promote overall mental health. A good night's sleep leaves you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and better equipped to handle life's challenges.

Reduce your stress level

And finally, getting enough sleep helps you reduce your stress level. You'd agree with me that there are a lot of things that can increase your stress level. Things like work, school, family, and so on.

But sleep takes you away from the world of stress for a short period to refresh your body and keep you prepared for the next day's activities.?

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

You need as much sleep as you can get. Adults are advised to get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep to be considered quality sleep. But children will need to sleep longer than that to be strong and function well.?

In conclusion, sleep is the best medicine for a healthy life. Sleep will help you function well and be healthy.

Did you find this helpful?

So, will you be getting quality sleep from now?

Let me know your plans in the comment section. As always, I am very interested in your viewpoint.?

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