Cause 4. Sleep Deprivation: The Price of Modern Life
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, sleep often falls by the wayside. Constantly cutting back on sleep to meet the demands of a hectic schedule can lead to excessive sleepiness. This sleep deprivation can have serious impacts on health, mood, cognitive capacity, and overall quality of life.
Sleep deprivation isn’t just about not getting enough hours in bed. It’s also about the quality of sleep. The constant exposure to screens, irregular sleep schedules, and an unhealthy diet can all contribute to poor sleep quality, leading to a constant feeling of tiredness and a need for more sleep.
When we don’t get enough quality sleep, our bodies don’t get the chance to restore and rejuvenate. This can lead to a constant state of fatigue and excessive sleepiness during the day. This, in turn, can impact productivity, impair judgment, and lead to mood swings.
Addressing sleep deprivation often involves a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle changes like creating a healthy sleep environment, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, limiting exposure to screens before bed, and incorporating physical activity into your daily routine. (4)
