The Best Time To Sleep & Wake Up

In today’s world, it’s challenging to follow the idea of “early to bed, early to rise” because of our commitments, like job duties or child care.

Therefore, to spend a productive day ahead despite of all these things, consider these two important factors when it comes to sleep: the amount and the time consistency.

I’ve gathered the best guidelines for you to have an ideal sleep every day.

When to Sleep?

We all know it would be best to go to bed earlier at night and wake up early in the morning.

Why? Because this sleep pattern matches our biological tendencies to adapt to the sun. Eventually, you’ll feel sleepy after sundown.

Are You Sleeping Too Much?

Researchers are investigating the health consequences of too much sleep.

You might be sleeping too much if you need more than 8 to 9 hours of sleep regularly and perhaps need naps on top of this amount.

The side effects include:

• cardiovascular issues
• irritability
• depression

Sleeping too much might also be a sign of an underlying health condition, which include:

• heart disease
• obesity
• thyroid disorders
• asthma
• depression
• sleep apnea
• Parkinson’s disease
• anxiety
• Diabetes

Not Getting Enough Sleep?

If you feel sleepy during the day, it means you’re not getting enough night’s sleep, and end up experiencing accidents, irritability, and forgetfulness.

It can also lead to health consequences, which include:

• obesity
• diabetes
• depression
• hypertension
• heart disease
• getting sick more often

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