Anne Parr PRO TRAINER

Quick Tip #56

“Getting adequate sleep has been shown to speed up a person'smetabolism.” -

Dr. Travis McDonough

Find this and more Tips to stay Fit and in control of your life.

Getting enough sleep can be a problem from the time we are born to theend of our lives.  Let's look at how some of this may apply to us gettingenough sleep.

Let's start at birth we wake when we are hungry, wet oruncomfortable.  Where you told by your parents you were a goodsleeper?  This doesn't last long for mostof us although there are babies who take a very long time regulating a good 6 -8 hours or more.  There are also those who will have or feel they needlittle sleep all their lives.  We are all so different thus the norm doesnot work for us all.  Even if you don't sleep or feel you don't sleep allnight ensuring you take the time to lay the body down at a certain time everyday will help.  Being physically active during the day will also tire thebody so it demands sleep.  I know if I have a good exercise with a propercool down my sleep is much better.  Eating the right foods (and amounts) throughoutthe day and evening before bed will make a difference and may need to change aswe grow through the many changes that arise.  Being aware that food couldbe a cause of the restless or sleepless nights will help you make a positive adjustmentthroughout your live.   

Yoga and meditation are great ways to ensure the body prepares forsleep & or rests in alert mind awareness as the body relaxes.

If you tend to be hyperactive yoga & or meditation most certainlywould be a perfect match for you and a challenge to begin.  Moms who takethe initiative to see an infant that is in need of less sleep or put us a fussto sleep ( Mom will be so over tired from this baby constantly wanting to beawake she will need to nap every time the baby goes down even if it is for ashort time) can begin with a gentle massage, light stretching of the joints,soft music, a story time just before bed, dimming the lights will give the babysome tools they will instinctively use for the rest of their lives.

Most teens spend a great deal of time sleeping as their bodies growand change. School and work can make sleeping difficult when faced withdeadlines & challenges.

Pregnancy can also bring on some sleepless nights and that feeling ofexhaustion long before the baby arrives.  First time parents get littlesleep again depends on the child and their nature, environment etc. 

Change in weather winter/ spring/ summer/ fall all these seasons havetheir days where sleep is disrupted.

How we cope with the stresses in our lives also is a majorfactor.   What is your work schedule like, do you work shift work,long hours, very physical or sedimentary job?  All will have a fact in oursleep patterns.  Our lifestyles, theenvironment we live in and so much more.  Take time and enjoy the moment in time, everyspecial minute of the day as often as you can take a deep breath and pause…….

Want to share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions please do so. 

Have a wonderful day..   Anne