Making Shut Eye A Priority

Getting the proper amount of sleep every night is one of the most crucial things that is vital to your health. In today's hustle and bustle community, getting the recommended 7-8 hours can be deemed impossible. Long days at work, children, extra-curricular activities and chores, attending to a spouse, and time for yourself....how can you possibly get a quality seven hour night's rest!? As we all know, it is SO important to get enough sleep every night. It can cut down on the risks of health problems, give you more energy throughout the day, and help maintain your weight. Read a few things of what being sleep-deprived can impose on your health.

1) You will eat more, which contributes to weight gain
2) Your immune system can be weakened, therefore, getting sick more often
3) A risk increase in health problems such as, diabetes, heart disease, and depression
4) You are more likely to skip exercise 
5) It can even affect your life's longevity

These reasons are pretty serious, if I may say so myself. So here are a few things you can do to help yourself get to sleep earlier and better.

1) Wind yourself down 30 minutes prior to going to bed. (i.e, read a book, turn off distractions (cell phone, television, computer))
2) Watch what you eat before bed (caffeine, nicotine, and bedtime snacks)
3) De-stress and relieve yourself of any negativity
4) Meditate or do some deep breathing
5) A nice, hot bath helps too

Some people admit that they're bodies don't require much sleep, but getting a good quality sleep can really do wonders for your body. People even wonder why I feel the need to sleep 7-8 hours daily and I'm in my early twenties. Trust me, I'd rather be ready to turn on my A game and take on the day than be cranky and tired! 

SLEEP 7 TO 8 HOURS EVERYDAY AND MAKE YOUR BODY HAPPY! :)

-Stay Healthy, Stay Happy