🦉 Sleep 7 to 9 hours a night
Why is this important?
Averaging 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night is important because adequate sleep is essential for our health and happiness. Insufficient sleep is directly linked to many chronic illnesses and hurts our brain health. Insufficient sleep also leads to higher stress levels and decreased positivity which in turn can increase the likelihood we feel like skipping exercise or consuming less healthy foods.
Still not convinced why sleeping 7 to 9 hours a night will make your life better?
We encourage you to look up the work of Matt Walker. He is a British scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the impact of sleep on human health and disease. Matt is the author of the excellent book Why We Sleep, which we recommend to anyone who suffers from poor sleep or is interested in improving their performance.
7 steps to getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep:
This video will walk you through specific steps you can take to help you make this habit part of your day. The information will allow you to dissect your routine and then start making improvements.
You can also click on the link here for a more detailed written explanation.
Additional helpful resources:
Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker, PhD
