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Is Your Stress Keeping You Up at Night?
Explores the correlation between stress and sleep, offering suggestions on how to disrupt the stress-sleep cycle.
We are on the 9th day of the 10-day challenge for a better life.
Before we delve into the article, how many of you would agree that those who fall asleep within 15 to 20 minutes are the luckiest individuals?
Why can’t you fall asleep within 15 to 20 minutes? Perhaps the answer could be commitments, fear of the future, debt, and so on.
Commitments, fear of the future, and debt can lead down the path of stress.
Stress is a normal part of life, but excessive stress can adversely affect your sleep. When you’re stressed, your body releases hormones that can hinder falling asleep and maintaining sleep. This can result in fatigue, difficulties with concentration, and mood swings. Over time, chronic sleep deprivation can heighten your risk of developing health issues such as heart disease, obesity, and depression.
If you’re finding that stress is keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone. Millions of people around the world struggle with sleep problems caused by stress. The encouraging news is that there are actions you can take to break the cycle of stress and sleep…
