The Science of Deep Sleep - Mindful

• We slowly deteriorate our health whenever we disrupt the natural cycle of our circadian rhythm. It becomes disrupted with every late nights, irregular meal times, and using our phones in the middle of the night.
• Extreme circadian instability is what happens when we do not take care of our internal clock. It often leads to a bunch of chronic health problems such as impaired immune function, obesity, and some forms of cancer.
• The key to reduce the risk of health problems, stability is needed.

When you lack sleep, not only does your circadian rhythm go out of sync but it also further exacerbates difficulties with attention span, mood swings, and changes in memory.

Here are some things you can do to reduce your circadian instability:

1. Minimize the number of your night shifts
2. Have the same sleep-wake schedule whether you're at home or during the workdays
3. Get some sunlight after waking up to cue in your biological clock and raise alertness levels.

• It is essentially hard to keep track of a routine during times like these; screen time has risen more than usual, meals are often late, and a lot of midnights snacking.
• By practicing mindfulness it's easier to keep track of day-to-day habits. Mindfulness helps us by guiding us into making a choice on taking better care of ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally.
• Practice mindfulness through breathing exercises or meditation. Recognize your thoughts and listen to what your body says.