Happy Soul Food Friday,
“I finally got eight hours of sleep. It took me three days but whatever.” — Unknown
This week is all about SLEEP!
As high achievers we privilege performance but don’t invest enough time understanding the importance of rest and recovery, leading to sleep hygiene issues for so many of us.
Here are a few good articles on why good sleep matters, how to fall back to sleep when you wake up and can’t seem to fall back asleep, the military sleep method to fall asleep fast, and the sleep issue that often goes undiagnosed, but can adversely impact your health.
“Having peace, happiness, and healthiness is my definition of beauty.
And you can’t have any of that without sleep.”
— Beyoncé
Poor sleep may disrupt the brain’s nightly cleaning cycle – here’s why that matters
Doctors have linked poor sleep to dementia for years. The advice hasn’t changed.
Poor sleep may disrupt the brain’s nightly cleaning cycle – Earth.com
The brain’s night shift: How sleep, waste clearance and dementia may be linked
“Sleep is the best meditation.” — Dalai Lama
I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works
I went through a period of waking up at 3 a.m. most nights and it felt nearly impossible to fall asleep again. I tried everything from breath techniques designed to calm my nervous system, to getting out of bed and ‘pottering’ in another room, but nothing worked.
How to fall back asleep at 3 a.m.: A brain researcher’s 5-minute trick that works fast | Tom’s Guide
“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.”
— Leo J. Burke
What Is the Military Sleep Method?
The military sleep method utilizes breathing and relaxation techniques to help people fall asleep quickly. It combines elements of deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, and visualization.
Military Sleep Method: Technique and Benefits
“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.”
— Anthony Burgess
Millions Have This Sleep Issue — It’s Now Linked to Declining Muscle Quality
And up to 90% of cases go undiagnosed.
Millions Have This Sleep Issue — It’s Now Linked To Declining Muscle Quality
Rest Well!
Love,
Neville
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