"Study after study has found that decreased levels of nocturnal sleep are associated with increased risk of breast cancer and colon cancer, as well as disregulations of hormones that control appetite.
It's about time for our surgeon generals, who rightly warn us about the evils of cigarette smoking, to put a little effort in raising consciousness about the dangers of sleep loss."
- Sara C. Mednick from Take a Nap, Change Your Life!
So losing sleep is dangerous to our health!
What are the benefits of getting adequate sleep and also getting daily naps?
Here are a few reasons you should consider sneaking in a daily nap or two!
1. Increase your alertness
2. Improve your perception
3. Lose weight
4. Reduce the risk of diabetes
5. Reduce stress
6. Elevate your mood
7. Improve your stamina
8. Help your memory
9. Boost creativity
10. Reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke
Have you been convinced yet to take a daily nap (or two)?
"We do not understand the need for sleep and the consequences of sleep deprivation. We must learn to value sleep as much as we value the importance of proper nutrition and exercise.
To become peak performers we must change our habits so we can emerge from the fog of sleepiness in which we have become habituated. We must learn to "Power Sleep".
- James B. Maas from Power Sleep
Karin Glannstam - Personal Success Coach
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