Poor Sleep! Stress Buster Lime Goddess                                        Poor Sleep Can Impact Distraction Levels

Plan to start your day so to be able to keep disruptive distraction under control

STRESS BUSTER LIME GODDESS

1/2 Lime or Lemmon juice

1/2 small banana peeled

1/2 cup frozen or fresh  papaya cut in chunks

4oz plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup frozen mango

4 ice cubes

1 cup filtered water

1 teaspoon chia seeds

Squeeze lime  and place juice  with all  ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and serve

Poor Sleep!Stress Buster Lime Goddess                                           Poor Sleep Can Impact Distraction Levels

The stress  buster lime goddess smoothie  can help you ward off poorsleep and get a fresh start in the morning. When we get a good night's sleep, we are in a better position to focus on the task at hand. A lack of sleep is said to be one of the causes of memory loss. Sleep deprivation has been linked to the onset of chronic medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and insomnia. There are many people who suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, which has been connected to depression. The common symptoms of sleep deprivation are lethargy, irritability, lack of motivation, and depression.

“The costs of sleep-related distraction 

Scientists in this new study found the increased distractedness among sleep-deprived people was related to a cognitive skill known as “memory maintenance.” That’s our ability to hold relevant information in our memories and retrieve it efficiently.

In the case of the study, impaired memory maintenance meant the sleep-deprived people were less able to pick up where they left off in their task sequence and carry on without making errors after being interrupted. ”

Memory

How Your Sleep Can Impact Distraction Levels:

One way to cope with sleep deprivation is to maintain some kind of daily routine. This is because sleep is crucial for physical and mental health. A lack of sleep is believed to contribute to obesity, anxiety, and chronic fatigue. A lack of sleep also reduces our cognitive ability. People who sleep less often have trouble focusing and comprehending what they read or hear. Studies have shown that lack of sleep is one of the leading causes of memory loss.

 

Sleep is critical for overall health. Lack of sleep can also lead to obesity, acne, and many other health problems. Sleep deprivation can cause depression, anxiety, fatigue, and a host of other psychological disorders. If you think you may be suffering from sleep deprivation, do not hesitate to seek medical attention. Your doctor can prescribe medications that can help to induce sleep. Your doctor can also refer you to a sleep clinic where you can take an EEG test which measures the brain waves of a person in a restful state and after being awake for a while. This test will reveal if your brain was going into REM sleep when it should not have been.

Stress Buster Lime Goddess Poor Sleep Can Impact Distraction Levels

 

Strategies recommended  for coping with stress  from COVID-19

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

“First, they recommend keeping a regular sleep schedule throughout the week, as much as possible. Second, use what has been called “worry time” by setting aside time each day to allow yourself to think about, experience, and plan to cope with, all that you are finding stressful. Limit thinking about stress to this time so as to reduce the likelihood that negative stress thoughts will occur at night and disrupt your sleep. Third, only use the bed for sleep and intimacy so as to prevent associating  stress and wakefulness with being in bed. Fourth, to the degree possible, keep a sleep schedule that is as close to your preferred one as possible, whether you are  a “lark” or an “owl”. Fifth, use social media effectively to stay in touch with family and friends, but don’t use electronic devices close to bedtime and especially not in bed. Sixth, try to find pleasant activities that can be healthy distractions from stress. Seventh, limit exposure to COVID-19 related news, especially near bedtime. Eighth, exercise as much as possible given that trips to the gym may not be possible. Ninth, get as much exposure to sunlight and bright indoor light during the day as you are able. Tenth, engage in relaxing activities prior to bedtime such as light reading or listening to quiet music.  Eleventh, try to maintain a healthy diet and avoid eating later than two hours before bedtime.

With regard to sleeping medication, Altena, et al (2020) recommend avoiding it, if possible. This is due to concerns about effectiveness and possible side effects. Over-the-counter medications are of questionable long term benefit. Cognitive behavioral strategies are recognized as being the most effective ways of dealing with insomnia.

This “new normal” we are experiencing holds many challenges.  And many of us are weary.  One important way we can help ourselves feel better is by getting good sleep.”

 

www.psychologytoday.com

 

Plan to start your day so to be able to keep disruptive distraction under control

SRESS BUSTER LIME GODDESS

1/2 Lime or Lemmon

1/2 small banana peeled

1/2 cup frozen or fresh  papaya cut in chunks

4oz plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup frozen mango

4 ice cubes

3/4 cup filtered water

1/8 teaspoon organic tumeric powder

Squeeze Lemmon  and Place juice with  all  ingredients in a blend. Blend until smooth and serve

Stress Buster Lime Goddess  Poor Sleep Can Impact Distraction Levels