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Sleep is an essential biological function that plays a vital role in maintaining health and well-being. It allows the body to repair and restore itself, consolidate memories, and regulate emotions.
Sleep is a physiological state characterized by:
Talking about sleep doesn’t make you lazy or unproductive. Just the opposite in fact. Prioritizing sleep prioritizes performance, safety, and is backed by science.
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Sleep serves as a vital part of every day. It’s a restorative function that helps to repair nearly every system in the body:
Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs if you don't get enough sleep. Sleep deficiency is a broader concept. It occurs if you have one or more of the following:
Sleep deficiency is linked to:
A common myth is that people can learn to get by on little sleep with no negative effects. However, research shows that getting enough quality sleep at the right times is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.
Adopt a sleep routine that works for you. Whenever you get to sleep, no matter what shift you are on, make a specific plan to sleep and follow through on your intentions. Sleep recovery practices include establishing a consistent sleep schedule with set bedtimes and wake times, creating a dark, cool, and quiet sleep environment, avoiding stimulants like caffeine and alcohol, limiting screen time before bed, getting regular daylight exposure and exercise, and avoiding large meals or late day naps.
Protect your sleep plan. Talk about it with your family and bed partner. List of hacks can be downloaded here.
What can you do:
If you consistently struggle with sleep, consider consulting a healthcare provider to rule out underlying issues and learn management strategies.
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