MIND

Night Time Is The Right Time

GETTING THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SLEEP IS VITAL TO PERFORMANCE, MOOD, AND GENERAL WELL BEING. THERE ARE WAYS TO ENSURE YOU GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP.

WRITER: KIM-BADEN KRISTENSEN

When was the last time you awoke feeling really refreshed, ready to take on the day with a clear and focused mind?

If the answer is a few days ago or even a few weeks ago, then you are not being your brain’s best friend

HERE ARE SOME STRAIGHT FACTS ABOUT SLEEP:

Sleep is absolutely necessary for your brain function at its best.

Sleep is vital to make learning stick.

Sleep affects your general mood dramatically.

Sleep is a key source of renewed energy for your body and mind.

Sleep is necessary to repair and grow the brain.

Sleep protects the brain against brain disease.

Lack of sleep depresses your brain function and mood.

The human brain can plummet from its normal functioning level to its lowest performance level even with small sleep loss. A recent scientific