Seek Sleep
We are a sleep-deprived society. Prior to the invention of the light bulb, people slept an average of 10 hours a night. Today, Americans average only 6.9 hours of sleep on weeknights and 7.5 hours per night on weekends!
According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep deprivation and sleep disorders are estimated to cost Americans over $100 billion annually in lost productivity, medical expenses, sick leave, and property and environmental damage. Sleep deprivation has been linked to health problems such as obesity and high blood pressure, negative mood and behavior, decreased productivity, and safety issues in the home, on the job, and on the road.
Arrange your life to get the 7 to 9 hours of sleep you need.
If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, there are a number of techniques you can try. See the following sites for tips:
