Sleep is an element that is often overlooked when thinking about creating a healthier, well-rounded lifestyle. Things like consuming the right foods and exercise are generally the elements that rise to the surface of importance, not sleep. However, sleep should be a valid consideration. Getting a sufficient amount of sleep is vital for the proper development of the body. It can help you achieve the health goals you desire, whether that be weight loss or weight gain. Your health goal may not even be related to weight, but rather mental health. Adequate amounts of sleep can also help with this, too. Sleep allows the body to recover and replenish the deterioration that was caused during daily activity. For adults between the ages of 18-60, the recommendation is 7 plus hours of good, quality sleep (Fletcher, 2019). The quality is in reference to how well you feel after waking up and not waking up consistently in the middle of the night. Variables that can impact the quality of your sleep are diet and inconsistency of the time you go to bed. Small changes like reducing the amount of sugar or caffeine you consume before bed and setting a bedtime for yourself, will help improve the quality of your sleep. Start by making small changes like the ones mentioned, implement them on a consistent basis, and monitor your results. See what improving your sleep quality can do for you!
Fletcher, Jenna. “Why Is Sleep Essential for Health?” Edited by Debroah Weatherspoon
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com, 31 May 2019, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325353.
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