Maybe you’re up extra late working, or taking care of things you didn’t get to during the day. You hope for a nap the next day knowing that it probably won’t happen. Then that cycle happens again and again. You’ll soon be suffering from sleep deprivation that cannot be overcome with a nap.
Sleep Deprivation
If you are in a chronic state of sleep deprivation, you may have learned to ignore your body’s signals for sleep. Take this quick quiz from sleepandhealth.com and see how you score. Sleep deprivation needs to be corrected in order to prevent long-term health issues.
Nap Duration
If a nap is your best option, then try to keep it relatively brief. A nap of 10-20 minutes is enough to refresh most adults. Any longer, and you could wake up groggy. Ideally, napping before 2pm is best. Any later, and you may have a hard time falling asleep.
Nighttime Sleep
The most restorative stage of sleep is Slow Wave Sleep (SWS). That is best accomplished with a full night’s sleep. The more SWS that you get in a sleep cycle, the better. A recent study from Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab showed that “…every 10-minute increase in SWS reduced errors after interruptions by about 4%.” For those who work in high-stakes occupations (like the medical field, military, and law enforcement) a decrease in attentiveness can be very dangerous.
Life-Changing
Our customers enthusiastically share with us how quality sleep has changed their lives. Sleep has the power to lessen aches and pains, increase energy levels, and work performance right away. The list of long term benefits is extensive, as is the list of negative health impacts to the chronically sleep-deprived. Let us help you change your life by changing your sleep!
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