We regularly hear from clients who’ve been trying to lose weight, how much they’re exercising, but they’re not seeing the results commensurate with the effort they’ve been putting in. It’s quite often the case that they are not getting enough sleep, or the right quality of sleep.
Some people may need more sleep than others, and we’re about to let you in on a little secret – there are genes for Early Birds and genes for Night Owls.
Creative types tend to be Night Owls, meaning that their brains come alive in the evening and they can produce their best work later in the day. They’re happy to stay up well into the wee hours as well.
On the other end of the spectrum are Early Birds. Early risers bounding out of bed and ready to take on the day, but unable to stay up late. Most people tend to be Early Birds, and indeed, society is built around early schedules.
However, with the increased pressures of work, it’s becoming more common for us to need a coffee (or three) to get going in the morning. We’re then succumbing to the post-lunchtime energy slump, only to get home exhausted, but unable to sleep.
If that sounds like you, consider where could you build in more time for rest, recovery and relaxation? What can you minimise to ensure you’re getting the best quality sleep to support your energy, fitness and lifestyle goals?
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