Sleep is considered a time machine that repairs our body, the conditions of our mind, the sharpness of our brain, and even boosts our happiness and energy level. To sum up, our overall health condition depends on a healthy sleep cycle.
Sleep cycle:
It refers to a psychological process that happens during sleep. The sleep cycle consists of four stages such as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Varying the effect of the body, different people have different numbers of sleep cycles every night. A good and regular sleep cycle and a regular sleep schedule matter significantly in people’s lives.
The bad effects of an irregular sleep schedule on the body and mind:
The sleep cycle depends on factors including sleep disorders, stress mental health conditions, caffeine medications, and age. By working on these factors, one can maintain and improve their quality of sleep.
Brain drain:
Sleep deprivation impacts the cognitive function of focusing, concentrating, learning, and remembering things. For instance, for a person who has a presentation the next day, a bad sleep can hamper the presentation of the person as he wouldn’t be able to concentrate and present that topic properly.
Mood swings:
Lack of sleep can mess with emotional regulation, can make a day irritable, prone to mood swings, and increases the risk of depression. An irregular sleep schedule is responsible for the inconvenience in daily life.
Weakens the immune system:
Sleep deficit weakens the immune system as well as makes the body more susceptible to getting sick. An irregular sleep schedule can disrupt hormones and lead to weight gain, and risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and many more.
Deficit sleep increases the risk of obesity and many diseases including hypertension, heart attack, and stroke. Insomnia increases the rate of depression, mostly adverse effects on mental health.
Importance of a good sleep schedule on health:
Consistent and quality sleep strengthens our body as well as our mind. Such as:
Enhance brain power: A good night’s sleep increases the level of focus, improves memory, and boosts the ability to learn.
Emotional balance: A regular sleep schedule strengthens emotional resilience, regulates emotions, makes you more capable of handling stress, and reduces depression.
Physical ability: A sound sleep promotes cell repair, regulates hormones, and controls metabolism.
How one can maintain a regular sleep schedule:
To defeat the sleep deficit Monster one should create a sleep schedule regularly. Here are some ways to maintain it:
Maintain a certain sleep schedule: go to bed every day at the exact time and wake up at the same time.
Make a relaxing bed routine: to have a relaxed and appropriate bedtime one can read books take a warm bath, and follow relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation.
Make a sleep friendly environment : it includes a dark bedroom with a quiet environment, comfortable pillow, bed, etc.
Use fewer electronic devices before bed: screen time before bed should be Limited as the blue light emitted from the electronic device can hamper sleep.
Exercise Regularly : stretching your body, regular workouts, and exercise enhance the quality of sleep.
Sleep is not for hobby but it is mandatory for physical as well as mental well-being. A healthy sleep cycle is an investment for overall health and happiness. It is the main weapon to lead a happy and healthy life. So, regular sleep should be maintained urgently.
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Sadia Sultana Lima
Intern
Content writing department, YSSE.