e live in a world where hustle is idealised and exhaustion is worn like a badge of honour. But what if the true secret to health and productivity is not back-breaking work -it’s sleeping better.
There was a young lady who at 36, she was a marketing executive crushing deadlines, hitting the gym and juggling life at full speed; beneath the surface, her 5hour nights were slowly revealing her well-being. After a few months of relentless stress, she landed in the Emergency room (ER) with heart palpitations.
The young lady’s story isn’t rare. According to centres for diseases control and prevention (CDC), 1 in3 adults don’t get enough sleep and the consequences are bigger than we think or imagine. The National sleep foundation recommends 7-9 hours per night for adults. It’s not just about feeling tired but giving your brain and body time to repair, process, heal and recharge. Studies show that 17-19 hours without sleep can weaken your brain as much as being legally drunk ( Occupational & Environmental medicine)
Sleep boosts memory, creativity, decision making and helps to regulate emotions. Avoiding it will risk;48% higher chance of heart disease, increased hunger and calories intake, 30% drop in insulin sensitivity. A Harvard study found that well rested people are 29% more satisfied with their jobs, 40% better at solving problems, more efficient and way less prone to errors.
After the ER scare, the young lady made a change, she created a night wind- down routine, screen time limits and protected her 8-hour window of rest. As a result she had more energy, sharper focus, better moods and was more creative. Whether you are chasing goals, leading teams, parenting toddlers or training for a marathon, rest is your foundation. Sleep better and everything else starts to fall into place. So tonight, skip the late-night scroll and give yourself the gift of re
