Forget tossing and turning and get a better night’s sleep

It’s 2 am and you’re basking in the glow of the alarm clock, mentally ticking off all your tasks for tomorrow. If you could just close your eyes and shut down your brain, there’s still enough time for a few hours of shut-eye before dawn.

Stop kidding yourself and start considering how important a good night’s sleep is to your body, mind and soul.

I only need a couple of hours sleep to function
You may not need a full 8 hours, but a couple isn’t going to cut it either. According to the Federal Highway Administration, thousands of accidents – and deaths – each year can be directly attributed to drowsy drivers.

Some experts say sleep deprived drivers cause as many as 30% of all traffic accidents – a figure that rivals drunk driving statistics. Pretty sobering thought, right?

I can sleep in on the weekend
Binge sleeping further upsets your body’s natural rhythm – and your ability to read the clues accurately. Instead of recouping your loses from the past week, you’re only setting yourself up for failure again next week.

Ever notice how much children need consistency in their schedule? Adults are no different and a sleep/eat/exercise balance can help everything else shift back into place.

If I can’t get my 8 hours all together, what’s the point?
Getting it all at once is a myth. If you’re feeling groggy at 2 pm, catch a nap instead of grabbing a coffee. Close your office door, grab a boardroom that’s not in use or head to your car for a quick 20-minute power sleep.

Just like a chronic dieter loses the ability to read hunger signs, chronically sleep-deprived people can no longer read their body’s sleep clues.

Start paying attention the clues your body is giving you and you’ll start sleeping better every night.

• Make a list of what’s keeping you up at night.

• Make a plan to change or eliminate disturbances within your control

• Forgive yourself if it takes time to change – every night is another chance to try again.

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