Top 5 Lessons learned From the Book – Why We Sleep

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 Top 5 Lessons learned From the Book – Why We Sleep


1. Understanding the value of sleep


It is physically and mentally impossible for human to function at their full potential without sufficient sleep.


Experts recommend at least eight hours of sleep every night.


2. Sleep has a direct impact on your health


Major mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are rooted in emotional and mental discomfort


Better sleep regulates your appetite and make healthier choices


3. Sleep helps us succeed in our career or business


Many modern people suffer from a type of environmentally-induced insomnia because we don’t realise the effect that things like caffeine, lights and temperature have on our sleep.


4. Understanding your chronotype


When we talk about being a morning or an evening person we’re referring to our chronotype


When you understand your natural chronotype you can increase your productivity and alertness.


5. Understanding the REM and NREM sleep cycle


Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and Non Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) occur in non-specific patterns through the night.


Dreaming takes place during the REM duration of our sleep cycle.



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