Other than just feeling tired, the lack of good quality sleep is causing great health and wellbeing concerns. In this article, we’ll discover some of the problems which arise from sleep deprivation. You may be surprised to find out how sleeplessness is affecting your life.

1. Challenges of SLEEPLESSNESS which May Be Ruining YOUR LIFE!
By Avinoam Lerner
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2. Did you know…..
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An estimated 100 Million Americans may be suffering from sleep deprivation?
Sleeplessness is so common that we think it is normal?
Feeling tired, worn out and stressed out constantly is NOT a normal state of health?
Many of us don’t recognize that many of our daily challenges are caused by sleeplessness!

3. SLEEPLESSNESS CHALLENGE #1
You DON’T feel energized in the MORNING!

4. You DON’T feel ENERGIZED in the morning!
Tired
•Being tired brings on many hidden problems…
Attitude
•You Start the day in the wrong state of mind: negative, unenthusiastic.
Stress
•Don’t do things you enjoy and don’t enjoy the things you do.
#1

5. SLEEPLESSNESS CHALLENGE #2

6. Difficulty
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Can’t learn new skill or information easily
Good sleep necessary for information to be absorbed to memory
Every study all night for an exam? How much of the material do you remember now?
#2
Learning

7. SLEEPLESSNESS CHALLENGE #3

8. Impatience & Mood Swings
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Great example: Children! Ever been around a child who has not slept enough?
Adults are not so different.
#3

9. #3 Cont’
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Coping skills disabled
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Processing information and handling stress is difficult
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Small annoyances become anger triggers
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Difficult to remain patient
“If you encounter someone who’s acting like a fool, there is a good change that person is suffering from sleep deprivation.”
-from Rework, by Jason Fried , David Heinemeier Hansoon, et al, Random House 2010.

10. SLEEPLESSNESS CHALLENGE #4

11. ANXIETY &
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Disproportionate view of problems
Easily become obsessed over a problem
Difficult to be happy and optimistic when you are regularly worn out and exhausted
Anxiety and panic easily triggered with sleep deprivation
#4
STRESS

12. #4 Cont’
Spiral of Sleepless- ness
Sleep
Deprived
Easily over- whelmed
Don’t Cope Well
Stress / Anxiety
Mind Racing
Can’t Sleep

13. SLEEPLESSNESS CHALLENGE #5

14. Compromised
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Immune system weakened: easily pick up viruses going around
Difficulty recovering from injury, illness or physical pain
Sleep is body’s time to recharge!
Without sleep, the body is overloaded. Working on keeping you awake instead of repairing itself
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#5
Immune &
Recovery
Systems

15. SLEEPLESSNESS CHALLENGE #6

16. Weight Gain. Yes, Weight Gain!
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Are you having difficulty losing or maintaining a healthy weight?
Do you have many cravings and want to eat more than you know you should?
Are you doing any physical exercises or are you too tired?
#6

17. #6 Cont’
•Crave foods that are bad for you: sugars, simple carbohydrates.
•Overeat – need for energy.
Eating Poorly
•No energy, no stamina
•No motivation to move
No
Exercise
•Not enough rest to let your organs do their job
•Don’t burn enough calories
Metabolism
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18. Conclusion
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There are many unexpected ways sleep deprivation can create problems in your life.
If you find any of these challenges in your life, assess your sleep patterns as sleep deprivation is a likely cause.
Changing your sleep behavior is not difficult and there are many available sources to learn how to sleep well.
Without regular quality sleep, you compromise both your physical health and your happiness.
You need good quality sleep regularly to enjoy your life!

19. How are your sleepless nights ruining your days?
YOU DESERVE BETTER!

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Learn how to relax and naturally drift into sleep
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Feel calm and clear away intrusive or racing thoughts
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Release negative emotions such as fear and anxiety
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Empower yourself to heal and recover faster
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Develop healthy sleep patterns for high quality of life
SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL SLEEP
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