Sovereign have recently released a study which reveals a third of Kiwis are sleep deprived. Those suffering most are those aged between 35 and 49, and the majority females. Stress, emotions and electronics were noted as key sleep disruptors. Sovereign’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Mayhew, says the value and health benefits associated with a good night’s sleep shouldn’t be underestimated. Read more here.
In our household we have a bed-time for the kids, we have a shut-down time for the wi-fi router, and we have a routine. We track sleep along with exercise and we know that getting 7+ hours a night is the key to having a good week and being nicer to be around.