Did you know that one of the most underrated yet powerful tools for sustained peak performance is right under your nose, and it’s entirely free?
That’s right, we’re talking about sleep!
In our fast-paced, always-on society, sleep has become something of a luxury, often sacrificed in the name of productivity.
It’s fascinating how we often perceive sleep as a ‘reward’ – something we grant ourselves after completing our daily tasks, achieving our goals, or pushing ourselves to the limit.
This mindset though is dangerous, and can lead to a misguided approach to sleep, where we deprioritize it in favor of other things.
In reality, sleep should be seen as a fundamental necessity, rather than a luxury or reward. It’s crucial for optimal brain functioning, emotional well-being, and peak performance.
So, the next time you find yourself struggling, consider reevaluating your sleep habits. You might just find the solution to your challenges tucked away in the comfort of your bed.
One simple habit to help you sleep better is exposing yourself to morning sunlight which has been proven to regulate circadian rhythms and maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle (Mead, 2008). Just 20-30 minutes of natural sunlight within the first hour of waking up can improve sleep quality, increase alertness, and boost mood. So try to get out for a morning walk to kick-start your day.
Let me know in the comments, do you get enough sleep? ????
Research:
Hudson, A. N., Van Dongen, H. P., & Honn, K. A. (2020). Sleep deprivation, vigilant attention, and brain function: a review. Neuropsychopharmacology, 45(1), 21-30.
Krause, A. J., Simon, E. B., Mander, B. A., Greer, S. M., Saletin, J. M., Goldstein-Piekarski, A. N., & Walker, M. P. (2017). The sleep-deprived human brain. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 18(7), 404-418.
Mead M. N. (2008). Benefits of sunlight: a bright spot for human health. Environmental health perspectives, 116(4), A160–A167.
Short, M. A., & Louca, M. (2015). Sleep deprivation leads to mood deficits in healthy adolescents. Sleep medicine, 16(8), 987-993.
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Congratulations for you prof ❤
When you think back just a decade or two ago, this was how people were already living. Technology took everything from us in exchange for spurts of dopamine!!
Thank you, been trying to be more focused on a 10 pm bedtime so I can wake up rested at 6 am but screen time is my hardest habit to kick!
Thanks for sharing Shade.. you're so awesome..
then how come i feel more energetic after 5 hours of sleep rather than 8-9
realistically, it's caffeine
Easy to say! Yet what do you do when you have to have 3 jobs and one of this start at 4am in the morning? The ideal world it is perfect it need let’s perfect statements and more realistic ideas!
Are you angel…????????????
So Wonderful Shade…God Bless You ????
????Great tip
Okay I will girl.
Thank you for sharing insightful information.
Ya sleep is important part of our life.
Nice information ????????????
One of the most underrated yet powerful tools for sustained peak performance is right under your nose, and it's entirely free…
In our fast-paced, always-on society, sleep has become something of a luxury, often sacrificed in the name of productivity.
It's fascinating how we often perceive sleep as a 'reward' – something we grant ourselves after completing our daily tasks, achieving our goals, or pushing ourselves to the limit.
This mindset though is dangerous, and can lead to a misguided approach to sleep, where we deprioritize it in favor of other things.
In reality, sleep should be seen as a fundamental necessity, rather than a luxury or reward. It’s crucial for optimal brain functioning, emotional well-being, and peak performance.
So, the next time you find yourself struggling, consider reevaluating your sleep habits. You might just find the solution to your challenges tucked away in the comfort of your bed.
One simple habit to help you sleep better is exposing yourself to morning sunlight which has been proven to regulate circadian rhythms and maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle (Mead, 2008). Just 20-30 minutes of natural sunlight within the first hour of waking up can improve sleep quality, increase alertness, and boost mood. So try to get out for a morning walk to kick-start your day.
Let me know in the comments, do you get enough sleep? ????
Research:
–Hudson, A. N., Van Dongen, H. P., & Honn, K. A. (2020). Sleep deprivation, vigilant attention, and brain function: a review. Neuropsychopharmacology, 45(1), 21-30.
–Krause, A. J., Simon, E. B., Mander, B. A., Greer, S. M., Saletin, J. M., Goldstein-Piekarski, A. N., & Walker, M. P. (2017). The sleep-deprived human brain. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 18(7), 404-418.
–Mead M. N. (2008). Benefits of sunlight: a bright spot for human health. Environmental health perspectives, 116(4), A160–A167.
Short, M. A., & Louca, M. (2015). Sleep deprivation leads to mood deficits in healthy adolescents. Sleep medicine, 16(8), 987-993.