{"id":28312,"date":"2024-01-28T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/7-deadly-sins-sleep-57869"},"modified":"2024-04-09T09:11:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T13:11:05","slug":"7-deadly-sins-sleep-57869","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/7-deadly-sins-sleep-57869","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Deadly Sins of Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thou shalt not do that again \u2013 if you want to live a long life!<\/h2>\n

If you live by the philosophy that you\u2019ll sleep when you\u2019re dead, we suggest you consider repenting your sleep sins now. Think we\u2019re being overly dramatic?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be clear on the role sleep plays in our lives. For starters, it\u2019s fundamental to our physical and mental well-being. Far from being a period of rest, sleep fosters muscle growth, repairs cells and fortifies our immune system. It can help our heart and blood vessels repair themselves while our brains are busy sorting and filing memories and improving our ability to learn the next day. But in times of stress and crisis, it can be a struggle to maintain a consistent sleep\/wake routine.<\/p>\n

And if you suffer from sleep apnea<\/a> \u2013 or just don\u2019t get enough sleep on a regular basis \u2013 long term sleep deprivation has been linked to a smorgasbord of health disasters, including Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer.<\/p>\n

Are you committing one (or more) of the 7 deadly sins of sleep? It might be time to repent your sleep sins and adopt some new habits.<\/p>\n

\"The1. Lust. You\u2019re having an affair with your snooze button<\/h3>\n

Lust is usually associated with sexual desire, but it can also be symbolic of lack of control. If you bang on your snooze button<\/a> every morning, it may mean you aren\u2019t getting enough sleep, that you\u2019re still exhausted when it\u2019s time to wake up. Or you may be suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea or depression. Sleep doctors agree, those 10 minutes you were hoping for will make you feel worse if you give into the temptation.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Move your alarm clock further from the bed to force you to get up when it goes off.<\/p>\n

\"The2. Gluttony. You\u2019re over-indulging in naps<\/h3>\n

Consuming anything to the point of waste, whether it\u2019s food or sleep \u2013 that\u2019s gluttony. Too much sleep<\/a> can be a sign of depression but it\u2019s also been associated with Alzheimer\u2019s and Type 2 Diabetes as you age.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Record how much you sleep and how you feel before and after sleep \u2013 and then make an appointment with a sleep specialist to see if there are any underlying reasons why you\u2019re sleeping so much.<\/p>\n

\"The3. Greed. You drink too much coffee<\/h3>\n

Is your OCD (Obsessive Coffee Disorder)<\/a> getting in the way of a good night\u2019s sleep? A 16-ounce cup of the house blend at Starbucks has an average of 259 milligrams of caffeine compared with only 143 milligrams in the same-sized cup of coffee at Dunkin Donuts. Studies show 30mg or less of caffeine can alter mood and affect behavior and 100mg per day can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon abstinence.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Downsize your coffee order in the morning, cut the caffeine off by 2 pm and hydrate with water between cups of coffee. If you need a mid-afternoon adrenaline jolt, brew a cup of green tea.<\/p>\n

\"The4. Sloth. You drink too much (alcohol) before bedtime<\/h3>\n

Often known as the sin of omission, sloth is perhaps the least serious of all the cardinal sins. But if you\u2019re drinking too much alcohol before bed<\/a> that sloth-like feeling you crave can be the death knell for your sleep later. That nightcap might help you fall asleep faster but it\u2019s going to wake up during the night \u2013 often.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Sub your regular nightcap for a non-alcoholic version with tart cherry juice or coconut water. Or try one of these sleep smoothie recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"The5. Wrath. You rule the world with your electronics from your bed<\/h3>\n

We get that you love your smartphone<\/a>. We love ours too. According to the National Sleep Foundation more than 85% of adults have at least one screen in front of them before bedtime, which can wake the brain up instead of preparing it for sleep.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Set up a family charging station in a common room and buy a real alarm clock to wake you up. If you need your phone with you at night, put it on sleep mode and turn it facedown while you\u2019re sleeping.<\/p>\n

\"The6. Envy. You covet napping so much that you must have one every day<\/h3>\n

Naps can be a glorious way to find the energy you need to power through a stressful, busy day. But napping too often, late in the day or for too long is the same as putting a curse on your nighttime sleep.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Try a coffee nap<\/a> \u2013 a cold cup of coffee before a nap. It takes approximately 20 minutes for caffeine to travel from your stomach to your blood stream \u2013 the perfect nap length. A cup of coffee before you lie down gives your mind time rest before the caffeine begins blazing its trail. Great way to beat the after-nap groggies, right?<\/p>\n

\"The7. Pride. You brag about how little sleep you need<\/h3>\n

Pride is a slippery slope and it\u2019s normal to want to celebrate what you\u2019re good at. But being able to cope on little sleep is just plain stupid. If you\u2019re trying to win the worst sleeper award<\/a>, you can have it. Seriously.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/strong>: Repent and go to bed early tonight. What\u2019s that? You hate your mattress? We can help you out there. Visit our Find a Retailer page<\/a> and we\u2019ll locate a store close by where you can lie on our mattresses and talk to a trained sales professional.<\/p>\n

Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n