Most of us know that we need to get at least x hours of sleep a night to feel our best, but we might not know just how important sleep is not only to our energy levels the next day, but also to our overall health.
Sleep is important because it:
-Boosts your immune system
-Helps your brain commit information to memory
-Allows you to be alert and able to concentrate
-Puts you in a better mood
-How much sleep should you be getting?
Infants: 16-18 hours/day
Pre-school children: 10-12 hours/day
Older children and teenagers: 9 hours/day
Adults: 7-8 hours/day
Unfortunately, no one can tell you exactly how many hours of sleep you need a night to feel your best. Because of this, it is important to experiment to find the right amount for yourself and then strive to get it each night.
My challenge to you: if you are currently getting varying amounts of sleep each night, strive to achieve the same amount of sleep each night for a couple of weeks and see how it makes you feel.
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