Sleep integral to your overall well-being. Adults need at least 6-8 hours of restful sleep each night. However, the daily stressors, including work stress can impact your ability to get enough sleep. Workaholism has become a hallmark of modern lifestyle. Excessive work can definitely hurt your sleep, affecting your overall health.

 

Work Stress and Sleep Issues Working for long hours is often correlated with high levels of stress. It can make it difficult for your body and mind to turn off the work stress. Research shows that those who cannot shut off work stress and don’t take a mental break even when they are off the clock may face devastating negative consequences on their sleep, and overall health.

 

For those who experience this often, insomnia may develop. Sleep expert, Dr. George Akinkuoye suggests that the quality of sleep is as important as how much you sleep. Insomnia Symptoms If you are experiencing insomnia, it is time to consult a mental health clinician who specializes in sleep issues. The following symptoms may indicate insomnia –

• • Increased errors during the day
• • Feeling anxiety, depression, or irritability
• • Feeling tired during the day 
• • Difficulty falling asleep
• • Waking up earlier than expected 
• • Waking up during the night
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• Inability to stay alert Long-Term Wellness In addition to getting treated for insomnia, you can take the following steps to ensure a healthy lifestyle –
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  • 1. Seek a mental health clinician’s help
  • 2. Getting exercise and eating a nutritious diet is a must
  • 3. Create a bedtime routine to signal to your body that it’s time to rest If you are experiencing sleep related problems, book a consultation with Dr. George Akinkuoye  at Sleep Solution Hub right away.

 

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