The Quality of Sleep

In our fast-paced world, sleep is often the first sacrifice we make. But what if I told you that the secret to better health and sharper cognitive function doesn't lie in the quantity of sleep, but in its quality?

Brain coach Jim Kwik suggests that it's not about striving for a rigid eight hours, but rather focusing on obtaining deep, restorative sleep. Imagine the benefits of six hours of quality sleep compared to eight hours of poor, interrupted rest.

CNN even recently covered how sleep disruption in our 30s and 40s shows a clear correlation with cognitive decline in later decades. https://lnkd.in/eCnFn7CA

The science supports this perspective shift. Sleep cycles average about 90 minutes each, and most people complete roughly five cycles per night, totaling only 7.5 hours, not the conventional eight. This observation encourages us to focus less on the duration and more on the consistency and depth of our sleep.

Sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus adds that a regular, high-quality sleep schedule is critical for enhancing both physical and mental health, boosting overall productivity. My personal experience mirrors this; refining my sleep routine has led to marked improvements in clarity and decision-making abilities.

Let’s challenge ourselves to prioritize effective sleep over merely meeting a numerical benchmark.

To your vitality,
Lizanne