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SLEEP

Adults need approximately 7 -9 hours sleep per night, give or take. Sleep restores the body and mind to rest and recharge and perform at optimum ability. In particular the mind, lack of sleep can cause mood swings and a general lack of thinking.

What Happens If I Don't Sleep Enough?

There is side effects of  lack of sleep including but not limited to:

  • Mood swings

  • Lack of concentration

  • Cant think well - poor memory and decision making 

  • Poor nutrition and diet

  • Increased desire for sugar 

  • Weight gain

  • Decreased sex drive (libido)

  • Forgetfulness

  • Bad skin

  • Accident prone

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It is important to work out a sleep routine and schedule that suits your lifestyle and implement it, sticking to it daily or as close to as possible.

How Can I Improve My Sleep?

Create sleep habits such as: 

  • Workout your ideal sleep hours e.g. 10pm - 6:30am 

  • Create a pre bed routine

  • Lights out time

  • No technology in bed - T.V or phone

  • Wake up/ morning routine

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