"Whether
we are happy or sad, whether we are healthy or sick,
whether we are rich or poor depends on whether we use or
misuse our mind" - Dr. Pon Elango, Founder, Inner
Universe.
"Rest .That is what I need"
was the Eastern Airlines captain James Reeve's message
to the control tower just before crashing his plane
killing the entire crew and passengers.
Besides being a major cause of fatal accidents, sleep
deprivation can affect our life in many ways.
Poor health
due to reduced immunity to diseases
Reduced life span due to
less melatonin secretion
Poor relationships due to
increased irritability
Reduced productivity
Lack of concentration, poor
memory and inability to think logically
Loss in alertness and motor
skills
Higher levels of stress
Laziness, lethargy and drowsiness
Increase in weight due to
increase in consumption of beverages
Lack of interest
in social life
How to ensure
that our sleep needs are satisfied? An easy to implement
solution is to give priority to sleep over entertainment.
