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Episode 3479:
Becca Shern explains why sleep deserves equal importance alongside nutrition and exercise, showing how chronic sleep deprivation can negatively affect physical health, mental performance, and emotional well-being. Drawing from her own experience, she shares practical strategies that helped her improve her sleep, offering listeners actionable ideas to create healthier, more restorative habits.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://minimalwellness.com/sleep/
Quotes to ponder:
"Sleep is important physical rest, but it’s also very productive. Sleep is a time of mental and physical assimilation, the brain processes information taken in during the day, hormones & neurotransmitters are regulated, muscles are repaired, the immune system recharges, and the gastrointestinal system rests."
"When we’re sleep deprived it’s more difficult to make any type of decision or exercise willpower."
"Just like preparing a young child for bed, adults benefit from a pre-bed routine. A routine helps signal to your mind and body that the time to sleep is approaching."
Episode references:
New Mood (Onnit): https://www.onnit.com/new-mood/
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