Stop Hitting the Snooze Button

The most tempting thing you have to face each and every day: the infamous snooze button. Just another 5, 10, or 15 minutes of sleep which people actually have come to believe will make a difference. People have actually become addicted to hitting the snooze button and have adjusted to a routine where hitting the snooze button once, twice, or six times is just part of their morning schedule. This is unhealthy and there are other ways to solve this problem.

1. Change your schedule – If you are used to 6 hours of sleep, then try to sleep those six hours half an hour earlier. Also, try to avoid any distractions too near the time when you are planning to fall asleep. Television, reading, playing computer games, etc. keep your brain active and will make it more difficult to fall asleep right away, thus making you more tired in the morning.

2. Move your alarm clock – You have probably heard this one before, moving your alarm clock across the room (even for a short period of time) will help you to be motivated to get out of bed to turn off your alarm clock. Once you have gotten up and moved across the room to turn off your alarm clock, stay standing. Avoid sitting down for 10 minutes after you have woken up. If you normally have a shower in the morning, try to wake yourself with a cold blast (as unpleasant as this may sound, it helps).

3. Get into a powernap routine – Having a short 30 minute to 45 minute nap is just as rejuvenating than two hour nap. In a normal 6 to 8 hour sleep period your body gets approximately an hour and a half of REM sleep. This kind of sleep is what keeps your brain sharp. Although REM sleep is usually stage 5 of sleep, you can force the REM sleep stage during nap time if you have scheduled short naps. Getting your body into this mode is very difficult but once you adjust it is worth it. The extreme method of this is called the Uberman's Sleep Schedule.

4. Eat breakfast – Yes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. How can a flashlight work when there is no battery? It is the same for your brain, if you consume no food (energy) you cannot function optimally.

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5 Quick Pick-me-ups

Bananas - These are serious mood boosters due to their mix of vitamins A, B6, and C; fibre, tryptophan, potassium, phosphorous, iron, protein, and good carbohydrates. The natural sugars in a banana will give you a quick boost of energy while the fibre will help you sustain that energy. This will prevent a drop in your energy and mood and high blood sugar levels. Vitamin B6 helps the brain convert tryptophan into serotonin, the mood boosting hormone. If you're feeling down and need a snack have a banana.

Body posture - Have you ever noticed that you have a perkier step when you are happy? Happy people walk fast, stand tall and are full of life and energy. Take notice of the way you carry yourself. Try not to shuffle your feet, walk slowly and slouch - this will make you appear lifeless and pessimistic. If your feeling sluggish, taking big steps, standing tall, and walking faster will help you look and feel optimistic and energetic.

Sleep - By getting less sleep than we need (for example - 6 hours instead of 7), our brains tend to lean towards negative thoughts instead of positive ones. An article in the Journal of American Medical Association found that even one night of insufficient sleep can negatively affect our mood. Even though its not easy to get those extra couple hours of sleep, your mood depends on it. Shut off the computers and televisions and get the sleep your brain needs.

Sunlight - getting fresh air and exercise is the best way to boost your mood and your energy. The natural combination on a regular basis will work every time to pick you up. Take long deep breaths as you go on a brisk walk and reap the mood-lifting benefits of exercise. Remember to wear sunscreen when spending long periods of time outside in order to protect against sun damage.

Walnuts - These contain a lot of healthy components that help improve your mood. Walnuts have omega-3s, vitamin B6, tryptophan, protien, and folate. Omega-3s have health benefits including cancer preventing and acne preventing benefits, and have been linked with better moods and lower depression rates. A study by Harvard Medical School found that omega-3s and uridine (another component found in walnuts) worked in the same way as antidepressant medications. The average dose of omega-3 oils is 1,000 mg per day. You can get the same amount in half an ounce of walnuts.

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Top States For Insufficient Sleep

In the day and age, many people are finding it very difficult to really get the proper amount of sleep. The reason can vary, in some it is wanting to progress in their work, spending countless extra hours at the office, even working when they get home. Other people may not have an excuse and just stay up late watching television or playing video games. The list of these reasons goes on and on.

However, what most people don't know is the damaging effects that can occur without the proper amount of sleep. Without sufficient sleep we can start to develop physical and mental problems. Among the most common results of insufficient sleep is lack of energy and concentration. However, if you go too long without the proper amount of sleep serious problems, such as insomnia, chronic fatigue, hallucinations, and even death may result.

For those that have a hard time getting enough sleep there are some states you may want to stay away from. A recent study shows the top states that suffer from insufficient sleep. What I was stunned about was the fact that California was very low on the list with only 8% of the population reporting insufficient sleep.

These are the top states for insufficient sleep.

1.West Virginia

2.Tennessee

3.Kentucky

4.Oklahoma

5.Puerto Rico

6.Florida

7.Georgia and Missouri were tied

8.Alabama

9.Mississippi

10.Louisiana and North Carolina were tied

11.New Jersey

12.Arkansas

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