You might recall my prior recommendation for the lazy man’s healing: Laughter. This week, I am endorsing an even lazier form of healing: Sleep. Sleep is critical to immune function and cell repair, brain functionality and cognition. Because of this, it can affect your weight and even mortality as well as the likelihood for disease, depression, and obesity. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your blankie and go lay down!
Alright, we know that this is easier said than done. Throughout my adult life, I have experienced many “phases” of sleep (deprivation), such as:
College Sleep: long, hard sleep but at odd hours typically experienced during daylight with periodic napping (also called Night Owl sleeping patterns)
Long-Distance Dating Sleep: long distance dating meant lots of phone time with frequent sleep talking (Brian) and falling asleep with phone on ear (Kim)
Acid Reflux Sleep: an oxymoron; rare occasions of sleep accompanied by props such as a recliner chair, sleep wedge, C-PAP machine, etc
Caregiver/Spousal Support Sleep: Sleep Stage 1 next to spouse with above mentioned props
New Mom Sleep: What sleep?
New Business Owner Sleep: Same as New Mom sleep (sans lactation)
We’re busier than ever and who has time to sleep? Could you be open to idea that all the “busy-ness” would go away or at least reduce when you were getting more sleep? Less forgetfulness and crisis, less stress and worry, less healing to do, less ‘me time’ to schedule, less beauty treatments to purchase… Early bedtimes and naps aren’t just for the kids anymore.
Be healthy. Be lazy. Go to sleep.
We estimate that a week’s worth of Conveniently Natural meals saves you an average of 8-10 hours each week, from meal planning and grocery shopping to preparation, storage, and clean-up! That’s like a whole night’s sleep!!!
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