I thought I could share some of my reading notes. The ultimate purpose of the book is to emphasize the vital importance of sleep. Through countless examples and theories, the author hopes that the realization of "sleep matters so much" may finally lead people to a more healthy life. I've...
Naps aren’t for everyone, though. I’ve heard lots of people say naps don’t make them feel better, so I wanted to explore how naps affect your brain and whether they really are good for you or not. How sleep affects us Better sleepingis known to provide lots of health benefits. Th...
novelist Stephen King insists on getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep and advises aspiring writers to do the same. Even Thomas Edison, often misquoted as sleeping very little, actually took frequent naps throughout the day to recharge his creative batteries. ...
You shouldn’t respond every time your cat tries to grab your attention, as this will only make the problem worse. It’s always easier said than done, but being a little strict with your cat actually works. Final Thoughts Cats meow, and their meowing shouldn’t be alarming. But if your...
In the book, Walker writes that “the 60 to 70 percent of patients who do not respond to the sleep deprivation will actually feel worse, deepening their depression”. However,a review of the literature from 2002(a)Giedke H, Schwärzler F. Therapeutic use of sleep deprivation in depression...
Do you get a little snippy when you’re short on sleep? That’s normal. Just one bad night can make you sad, stressed, angry, and tired. If the trouble lasts, you may start to feel worse about your life. You might not want to hang out with friends and family. Over time this can...
I’m not trying to make myself out to be some kind of martyr but why do I find it so impossible to give myself time just for me? Cardiff Daddy often jokes that we’d be screwed if I was out of action because I am the glue that holds the family together. I’m not one to blo...
Waking up tired has a lot to do with your medical state, and Sleep Apnea is one medical condition responsible to make you feel tired when you wake up. When you have Sleep Apnea, your throat narrows or sometimes completely shuts to interrupt your breathing. This results in a reduced level ...
Perhaps unsurprisingly, there tends to be a domino effect at play: poor sleep can make stress worse; stress is then linked to sleepiness during the day; that sleepiness can lead to poor performance at work—which itself can makeanxietytougher to deal with and impact your sleep habits at ...
And to make matters worse, out-of-control clutter can also affect your workandyour diet. Researchers hypothesized in a2019 studythat people with office clutter can experience increased job strain, depleting their energy and causing them to delay decision-making. Adding to that, a cluttered desk ...