Lifestyle, diet, nutrition, sleep hygiene and a regulated circadian rhythm factor into the quality eight hours of deep, uninterrupted sleep may sound more like an impossible dream. Between IRL routines and the long hours we spend in front of our screens, we are constantly being pulled in different directions Diet, lifestyle, illness, mental health concerns, and sudden changes in routine can cause sleep deprivation. Between IRL routines and the long hours we spend in front of our screens, we are constantly being pulled in different directions within a span of 24 hours. It then comes as no surprise that stress, anxiety, and fatigue have somewhat become a part of our everyday experience. My brain was wide awake in the late night hours. In the mornings, I felt sluggish, unmotivated, and out of focus. Sleep hygiene was also reinforced back into the daily routine. The first few hours of the day were dedicated to prayer, meditation, and other mindful practices that ring in a sense of clarity and calm throughout the day. Making the conscious effort to stay active and productive between 9AM and 5PM helped to establish structure each day. It also synchronizes mind and body with the circadian rhythm. A Global Sleep Survey by Philips (2019) reveals that 62% of adults globally believe that they do not sleep as well as they would like to.
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Friday, June 27, 2025