Stress, weight gain and forgetfulness are just a few effects of losing sleep We know that getting enough sleep and getting enough good sleep is necessary for cardiovascular health, metabolic health and even brain health. Why lack of sleep impacts your body Conserve and store energy. Repair and recover from daily activity and injuries. Rest, reorganize and re-catalog your brain. Lack of alertness. Memory problems. Moodiness and agitation Beyond feeling groggy feeling and sleeping past your alarm, sleep deprivation affects many parts of your body and brain. So, what exactly happens when you don’t get enough ZZZs? Let’s take a look at the many possible effects of sleep deprivation. Fatigue and a lack of energy If your internal batteries feel depleted by the early afternoon, that’s a clear sign of lack of sleep — and no, a late-day cup of coffee won’t cure it. “If you wake up in the morning and you aren’t refreshed, and you feel exhausted or are yawning excessively during the day, those are all signs of insufficient sleep or another sleep disorder Poor balance and coordination If you’re stumbling through the day with fewer than seven hours of sleep, you’re likely to start literally stumbling Changes in your appearance If you’ve ever walked into the office and been told, “You look tired!” (Ugh, rude) you know what we mean: When you don’t get enough sleep, Dark undereye circles. Drooping eyelids. Pale skin. Red eyes. Swollen/puffy eyes. There’s good reason to teach kids healthy sleep habits from an early age: Chronic sleepiness in kids and teens has seriously dangerous effects on their development. A lack of sleep can lead to: Behavior problems. Impaired learning. Poor concentration. Decreased school performance. Unless you’ve really been making a point to get enough sleep, chances are high that you’re not getting enough. Recent studies show that at least 30% of American adults are sleeping less than seven hours per night Shift your bedtime back. Start going to bed just 15 or 20 minutes earlier. Then, after a couple of days, add another 20.
Create a nighttime routine. Practicing “sleep hygiene” can help normalize your sleep schedule.
Skip the nightcap. Alcohol can disrupt your sleep cycle more than you realize.
Break your bad habits. Easier said than done, right? But it’s doable. Power down an hour before bed by turning off your tech and putting an end to “revenge bedtime procrastination.”
Here What Happens When You Do Not Get Enough Sleep
