Fundie: Sleep

In his book "Why We Sleep," Matthew Walker states, ""Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer. It enhances your memory and makes you more creative. It makes you look more attractive. It keeps you slim and lowers food cravings. It protects you from cancer and dementia. It wards off colds and the flu. It lowers your risk of heart attacks and strokes, not to mention diabetes. You’ll even feel happier, less depressed, and less anxious. Are you interested? While it may sound hyperbolic, nothing about this fictitious advertisement would be inaccurate. If this were a drug, many people will be disbelieving. Those who were convinced would pay large sums of money for even the smallest dose. Should clinical trials back up the claims, share prices of the pharmaceutical company that invented the drug would skyrocket. Of course, the ad is not describing some miracle new tincture or a cure-all wonder drug, but rather the proven benefits of a full night of sleep. The evidence supporting these claims have been documented in more than 17,000 well-scrutinized and scientific reports to date. As for the prescription cost, well, there isn’t one. It’s free. Yet all too often, we shun the nightly invitations to receive our full dose of this all natural remedy–with terrible consequences. Failed by the lack of public education, most of us do not realize how remarkable a panacea sleep truly is.” In this episode we look at the Fundamental of Sleep and how it can impact our daily success and happiness. I invite you to consider what story you are telling yourself surrounding sleep and become aware of the results it is getting you. Isn't it interesting how you are speaking to yourself about sleep? I was constantly telling myself it was "my time" late at night. I would settle in with a bowl of ice cream and a favorite netflix episode after the kids had gone to bed. But I was also exhausted the next day at school! I had to fight to keep my eyes open and even dozed off a couple times while teaching reading groups. When I changed my story and began to seek sleep and looked at it as a necessary part of my wellness, things really changed for me. So this week, look at the story you are telling yourself about sleep and ask yourself if you like the results you are getting from that story. If you are interested in working with me on this and other Patterns of Thought and Behavior, I would love to have you join our Patterns of Success 12 week program. Visit our website at www.createsimplycoaching.com for more information.