It’s amazing how important sleep is, as well as how much society shuns it.
Some of the things I’ve learned so far have to do with the consequences of not getting enough sleep, like:
– Your brain not working well
– Your immune system getting compromised
– The higher likelihood of injuries due to not getting proper recovery
– Sleep deprivation leading to fat storage
– Lower seratonin production, making it more difficult to maintain a good mood
One of the things that hurts sleep is counter intuitive. It’s getting enough sunlight exposure during the day. Many people spend their days in an office and barely get outside.
The body needs this sunlight when it’s awake, even if it’s a cloudy day. Then at night sleep will come more naturally when it’s dark.
Try getting outside for 1 hour a day this week. Even if it’s cold, even if it’s cloudy, even if it’s not for a “workout”.
And if you’re looking for a swim workout to mix in this week, here’s one for ya to stir things up:
Befriend the water!