The Power of Sleep:
Some doctors consider sleep as the forth key ingredient in health (the other three are nutrition, exercise and relaxation). The trouble is that many people minimize the benefits of sleep and the essential properties it brings to our ability to produce and perform at our top level. Additionally, researchers have found that irregular and disrupted sleep and stress can increase the risk for depression and anxiety.
These problems may also have direct influence over the immune system and increase the risk for heart disease. It is impossible for stressed executives and business owners not to carry their worries and concerns to their sleep and because they can't relax and re-energize throughout the course of the night, they wake up tired and exhausted, unable to focus, further prolonging the negative cycle.
In short: they are stressed out during the course of the day and stressed out during the course of the night.
Don't ever minimize the importance of sleep!
Here are some helpful tips:
1) Go to bed around the same time every night: Creating a healthy habit is of essence. Our circadian cycle is primed to sleep at night. If you were "trained" to sleep at night as a child, it will be easier for you to implement this healthy habit. Sleep habits change during adolescent years and our body requires less sleep as we age. The better habits we create during good times will enable us to be resilient during tough times.
2) Sleep six to eight hours every night: The best sleep times are during the night. Those who hold night jobs usually struggle with other cycle problems, including eating habits or managing stress. You may need to stay awake longer hours because of your job or may be conducting business across continents. Either way, ensure you get good sleep at least 5 out of 7 nights of the week. Although you can catch up over a weekend, nothing beats the good habit of sleeping well every night.
3) Avoid watching television or reading "activating" programs, books or magazines at night: Avoid reading or watching any material that would keep your mind going. Instead, try "light" reading as you transition to bed.
4) VitaMist Sleep: The perfect help - no "hung-over" feeling in the morning; no habit-forming drugs. Just calming and relaxing natural ingredients.
