Those who like to sleep until noon, and then sit all night at the monitor, justify their membership in the glorious clan of “owls” and complain that “they are so ugly”. But there are very few “owls” among children? Why, among adults, their number reaches 45%?
Why is it necessary
You can prove to yourself and those around you as long as you like that sleeping all morning and stay awake at night is wonderful, but the conclusions of scientists, and comparative studies of the state of the organism of “owls” and “larks” suggest the opposite.
According to statistics, “Owls” get old earlier, they are prone to early menopause. In addition, by depriving themselves of night sleep, they deprive the body of the ability to produce an important hormone - melatonin, which neutralizes free radicals, and this, in turn, leads to the fact that the skin loses its elasticity, the reproductive properties of the body are reduced, and the menstrual cycle is shortened. In addition, melatonin regulates body fat metabolism, so "owls" are more likely to gain extra pounds.
In addition, deficiency of night sleep increases the production of stress hormones and adversely affects the immune system.
Where to begin
- To accustom yourself to go to bed early, you need to come up with a pleasant ritual of "going to bed." Eliminate all factors that excite the nervous system about an hour before you go to bed, and do only calm and pleasant things. Perhaps it will be a relaxing bath, a leisurely walk, reading your favorite book, a cup of mint tea or a glass of warm milk with honey. Be sure to ensure that the sleeping area is well ventilated.
- Think about tomorrow and plan some business for which you would like to wake up. It should be something interesting, exciting, and then you will not be tempted to delay the moment of awakening and lie in bed longer.
- The morning ritual is also important. Take a few minutes in the morning to tune in for the coming day: stand on the balcony or at the open window with a cup of coffee or aromatic tea, absorb the energy of the awakening nature.
- Do not skip breakfast: it really gives energy and includes the body in work. Have a delicious and healthy breakfast.
- Accustomed to living in a new mode for yourself, you will feel how gradually the feeling of eternal lack of time disappears, the day seems to “lengthen”, and there are more energy and impressions.