Introduction
“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.”
Thomas Dekker
Sleep is nourishment and refreshment to the mind, body and soul; nothing else can substitute or compensate for a good night’s sleep. Good health is true wealth, and if you do not have peace of mind, then you need to introspect things like the quality and quantity of your sleep, to begin with. Quality sleep is essential to establish a balance between mental and physical well-being.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away,
Quality sleep keeps tensions at bay.
Some key facts about the relationship between quality sleep and good mental health
There is no doubt that when you have slept exceptionally well, your following day’s mental status and physical well-being get far better than when you haven’t slept well. Your mind is fresh, more active and alert. There are various problems if you haven’t slept well, especially over a longer time, as pointed out below.
Some possible repercussions of insufficient, deprived or inadequate sleep
- Irritability in mind and nature.
- Increase in anxiety and depression.
- Bad mood and mood swings.
- Physical exertion.
- Immunity imbalance.
- Psychological side-effects.
- Heart problems.
- High or low blood pressure.
- Impaired memory.
- Relationship stress.
- Chances of accidents and mishaps.
What’s the ideal sleeping duration of time?
Every person has his or her own need and requirement for several continuous hours of sleep every 24 hours. The number of hours of sleep for each individual can be related to age. For example, babies sleep the longest with the most inconsistent sleep time. Babies’ sleep can vary between 14 and 17 hours! Teenagers generally sleep between 8 and 10 hours. Young adults sleep around 7 to 9 hours, and adults sleep typically between 7 and 9 hours. The point is that any individual should get adequate sleep as per his or her mental and physical needs. Some days are very stressful, and one wishes to sleep and relax longer.
Conclusion
“The minute anyone’s getting anxious I say, ’You must eat and you must sleep.’ They’re the two vital elements for a healthy life.”
Francesca
For any sleep problem or mental health problem, Weljii expert coach today. They would guide you to some of the best practices for quality sleep, enabling excellent mental health. Inculcate a habit of having quality sleep. Sleep and wake up around almost the same time. Avoid overusing mobile phones during sleeping time, and limit watching TV. If possible, do not have a TV in the bedroom.
To know more and to get expert advice, get in touch with a Weljii certified health coach today, or call +91 8448449481 for more information.
