By: Alex Martinez Martinez
Why is it so important to get sleep? Sleep plays a big role in how we manage to get through a day and it plays a big part in both our physical and mental health. Sleep helps our bodies and brain to function better.
Getting a good night’s sleep could improve your memory and brain performance. Sleep gives you the energy you need and it can help you to think more clearly and focus better through the day. Not getting the right amount or quality of sleep can affect your mood and how you interact with others; you could be more irritable and feel like not talking to others.
Not getting enough sleep over time can also put you at a bigger risk of developing depression. Sleep is very essential for your physical well being, as research shows that it can affect growth, immune system, appetite and blood pressure. Lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity, infections and heart diseases.
For an adult, on average, they should get 7-8 hours of sleep every night, while teenagers should be getting 8-9 hours of sleep, and younger children should get up to 10 hours of sleep, at least, per night.
It is not only about the amount of sleep but the quality too. Finding and sticking to a sleep schedule and practicing relaxation techniques can help to improve the quality of your sleep.
I have seen and experienced how sleep can really affect our body’s ability to function when getting the right amount and quality of sleep. I notice that when I don’t get the right amount of sleep I’m less focused and motivated in the mornings, but when I do get the proper amount of sleep I wake up refreshed and energized, ready to start the day.
Sleep is very important when it comes to the well-being of your physical and mental health. Make sure you prioritize your sleep over anything because sleep isn’t just about getting some shut eye but about taking care of our bodies, minds and overall health. This is why it is so important to get sleep.
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