For Sleep Awareness Month, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the role that sleep plays in every aspect of my life and why it’s essential to my well-being. The amount and quality of sleep I get each night affects my mood, productivity and, more surprisingly, other areas of my well-being, such as my diet. This isn’t true for just me; sleep widely impacts all humans. Let’s talk about why everyone should care about their sleep.
Thinking about Sleep Awareness Month
I’ve made it a priority to be conscious of my rest and my overall health. It was during this reflection that I realized how much I take my sleep for granted, mostly because I haven’t gotten enough of it throughout my life. I missed out on a lot of sleep as a child and an early teenager due to debilitating anxiety that would keep me awake. While sleep comes easily to me now, I still feel like I’m playing catch-up at times.
I’ve also noticed that I use sleep as a coping mechanism. This is probably something that I picked up in college, and this habit has bled into my post-grad life. When I’m stressed and overwhelmed, my first thought is to take a quick nap. While there are worse vices out there, I’ve noticed that my naps can sometimes mess with my sleep at night.
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