Use your day off to sleep the week off.
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Using the weekends tocatch up on sleepoften feels like a long-awaited respite after a tiring work week.
Why Do We Need Enough Sleep?
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Sleep offers our brain and body a chance to repair their functions overnight.
When we avoid or curtail these essential acts, our body slowly fails to function effectively.
The most optimal health outcomes are shown in individuals who can get sufficient sleep, Dr. Robbins explains.
Its also important to note thatcatch-up sleepshouldnt be used in excess, says Dr. Robbins.
Avoid sleeping in more than one hour on the weekends, she says.
Instead, pay off any sleep debt with a short nap, 15 to 20 minutes in duration.
Even 15 minutes will make a positive impact on your sleep debt.
One way to identify whether youve gotten enough sleep is by assessing how you feel in the morning.
