Nap, Rest & Sleep- Create the Time & Space to Rest

Resting and sleep seems to have become an annoying pastime in the 21st century. It seems to be the last thing on our list of what we have to get done and often sleep ends up being whatever is left at the end of the day.... And if that only amounts to 3 to 6 hours then it’s only natural that you’re going to be feeling tired.

Sleep is one of these things that you can’t really catch up on once you’ve lost it. However having 2 or more consecutive days of less than 8 hours sleep will have the same effect on you as if you were drunk- both your ability to think and to co- ordinate will definitely be impaired. It’s also important to have a space to sleep that is calming and nurturing, so that you can have the best quality sleep possible. Here are some quick tips to make sleep a greater priority:

Learn the art of Power Napping:

This happens to be a personal favorite! If you have to stay up late for work or other functions, take a nap before hand. However, try not to nap too close to bedtime as it could interrupt your normal sleep pattern.

If you’re not sure how much sleep you actually need, try this fun exercise over a few days
Go to bed at the same time each night and notice what time you wake up in the morning without an alarm. If you continue to feel tired when you wake up, gradually move your bedtime earlier until you wake up naturally and feel well rested. That is going to be your new bedtime! .