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Sleep Without Perfectionism: What Truly Matters for Restoration

Sleep Without Perfectionism: What Truly Matters for Restoration
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Sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of health, yet the internet can add to the pressure surrounding it.

Sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of health, yet the internet can add to the pressure surrounding it.

How much sleep does an adult truly need?

The joint position of the AASM and the Sleep Research Society indicates that most adults should aim for at least 7 hours of sleep regularly.

Consistency is more important than you might realize.

Having a consistent wake-up time helps synchronize sleep, appetite, body temperature, and hormone release.

Morning light, less light in the evening.

Light serves as one of the strongest cues for our biological clock.

Don’t force yourself to fall asleep.

The more someone attempts to control their sleep, the easier it is to feel awake and alert. For chronic insomnia, the strongest evidence supports Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

When to seek guidance for sleep issues.

Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, falling asleep in risky situations, and persistent insomnia are signs that medical advice should be sought.

What science says

The consensus from the AASM/SRS is based on an extensive review of epidemiological and experimental data.

Book to dive deeper: Satchin Panda, "The Circadian Code"

Sources

  • Watson N.F. et al. Recommended Amount of Sleep. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2015.
  • Burns A.C. et al. Personal daily light exposure, sleep-wake rhythm, and mood. Sleep Health, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2021.06.001.

This is educational material and does not substitute for individual diagnosis, psychotherapy, or medical advice.

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