Throughout life, especially if the main activity of a person is connected with working on a computer, papers and documents, you have to make a choice - finish the task to the end and neglect sleep or go to bed and finish the project the next day.

In the morning, often a lot of work is planned or you want to get a good night's sleep, the temptation to sit at work until the last is very great. But is it as effective as it may seem?

In fact, the lack of sleep the next day will significantly affect the quality of the newly arrived tasks. The reaction rate will noticeably decrease, attention and well-being will worsen (which is especially dangerous for those who drive). Lack of focus will create new deferred affairs. The solution in this vicious circle is one - to go to sleep. It must be recognized that no significant benefit from an extra hour of work at the computer will come. This happens due to a significant decrease in speed and mental activity. And if the work is not done well at this time, then why not just go to bed earlier?

Arguments for Sleep

• It is proved that when lacking sleep, the normal metabolism of hormones responsible for the feeling of satiety, as well as hormones responsible for metabolism, changes. Thus, lack of sleep affects the amount of food consumed and contributes to the formation of excess weight (due to a constant feeling of hunger and impaired metabolism).
• Holding a sleepless night and lack of sleep contribute to the appearance of high blood pressure.
• Sleepless night has about the same effect on the body as constant stress.
• Due to lack of sleep, the reaction rate, the degree of concentration and coordination of movements are reduced (it is not enough to get enough sleep on the weekend - a healthy sleep every day is necessary to normalize these processes).
• Lack of sleep affects the quality of memory (both short-term and long-term).

And if you can’t fall asleep?

• You should master the practice of meditation, yoga classes are possible - breathing exercises and relaxing asanas will help you tune in to a sound and healthy sleep.
• It is necessary to finish all things in a dim light. This contributes to a soft and smooth preparation of the body for sleep.
• It is necessary to exclude being in bed idle. You can read a book or work with a laptop on a chair. A bed cannot be associated with anything other than sleep. If lying in bed does not work, you need to get up and do something. For example, a cup of tea with milk, honey or herbs. You can listen to calm music.
• If you suspect the occurrence of chronic insomnia, you should consult a specialist.

Remember that high-quality sleep occurs at a certain time of the day (this can be observed by experiment), therefore, most often, “lie down later, but sleep longer in the morning” does not work and leaves a worsened condition.