Are you losing sleep over sleeplessness? Fret no more!
Sleep is underrated because of a simple reason. We are living in an incredibly busy world. Every day, there are millions of people who stay up racing through time to complete a project, are the 1 per cent of risk takers who think that sleep is not the ultimate goal of a person. But, is that idea correct? Your psychiatrist may have something else to say. Sleep is considered as the healthiest undervalued habits that could be cultivated over the years and the statistics have continued to fail considering the amount of work a person has in a competitive world.
Sleep is so underestimated; we have forgotten what it feels to sleep in harmony. Constant troubles like work will have a huge effect on our mental age. You cannot criticise a person for being ambidextrous, it’s a skill. The more tension is built up in a body, the faster the heart ages.
For a better sleep
- Read a book—It’s simple, if a machine is wearing out, it’ll stop. The same way, the brain will slow the body down and Melatonin will force the person to sleep. The heavier the work, the more the brain forces its regular schedule.
- Counting Sheep—This is a very old trick in the book to put a person to sleep. A psychological trick, counting also puts pressure on the brain and when the brain cannot rush on to two processes, it snoozes off instantly.
- Drink a glass of milk—Lactic acid has been a winner in putting people to sleep. Drinking a hot glass of milk, releases off the weak, shivering sensations during a cold night and can give you a good night’s sleep.
- Self-talks or with a partner—You probably would have seen babies put to sleep through lullabies and so on, but talking can easily put one to sleep. A not so serious conversation with a few laughs can reduce the Cortisol, thus relaxing the body towards sleep.
Why is sleep so important?
Every function in our body correlates with sleep. The reason for an 8-hour sleep is because; the body needs to reset the wear and tear so that the brain and other organs can have a smooth flow of blood and oxygen. Constant working and no sleep can lead to mind strokes. If you’re deprived of sleep and need mental help, it’s always easy to meet a psychologist who will run down the process slowly for you and help you get on track with your schedule. Sleep isn’t something that one wants, it is something that one needs and deserves. The main reason of life is to reset and move on.
Sleep is very essential to a healthy and fit body. The brain is the powerhouse of the body. For the cerebellum to operate, the partial oxygen level has to be at a recommended level.
The American Sleep Association is an organisation that is dedicated towards improving and increasing the awareness of sleep and explains how deadly, sleep disorders could get. The In a world where we are obligated to providing service to each other, we tend to forget the body that does it all. Thus, make sure that you get enough sleep to stabilise your mental health and efficiency.’
—Contributed by Athena Education Consultants, Panchkula
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access.
Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Already a Member? Sign In Now
