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Posted on May 23rd 2007 4:37PM by Maggie VinkFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss
I have a 40+ hour work week at my day job, I write here in my off-time, and I'm a single mom. Can I just say it? I'm tired! With so much to do and so much on my mind, I often find it hard to sleep and I know that's not unusual.
Exhaustion is becoming an epidemic as more and more people work long hours and let sleep slide in order to squeeze more hours into their day. A survey conducted in the UK found that 42% of people cite lack of sleep as their biggest health concern. Another report showed that nearly half of us feel fatigued at work and suffer with insomnia.
If you're like me and building an ever-increasing sleep debt, here are some tips from the National Sleep Foundation:
Exhaustion is becoming an epidemic as more and more people work long hours and let sleep slide in order to squeeze more hours into their day. A survey conducted in the UK found that 42% of people cite lack of sleep as their biggest health concern. Another report showed that nearly half of us feel fatigued at work and suffer with insomnia.
If you're like me and building an ever-increasing sleep debt, here are some tips from the National Sleep Foundation:
- Maintain a regular schedule
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine
- Create a comfortable, sleep-conducive environment
- Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow
- Keep televisions, work, computers, and other distractions out of your bedroom
- Don't eat 2-3 hours before going to bed
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid caffeine
- Don't drink alcohol close to bedtime.
