The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep

Sleep is not merely a “time out” from daily life. It is an active state essential for physical and mental restoration. Yet more than 100 million Americans of all ages regularly fail to get a good night's sleep. They have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or they wake up too early in the morning.

The problem affects wake time as well as sleep time, leaving sufferers tired and out of sorts the next day. But why does the cycle repeat itself the next night? Why can't a sleepy person fall asleep quickly at bedtime and sleep soundly all night long?

Relief from Insomnia
Insomnia is often caused by poor sleep habits. There are a number of lifestyle and environmental factors that are known to trigger sleeplessness. This sleep log was designed to help you recognise these trouble spots. Tracking and modifying the triggers that keep you awake may be the first step toward getting a good night's sleep.

If your sleep continues to be disturbed for more than a month and interferes with the way you feel or function during the day, see your family doctor or ask for a referral to a sleep disorders specialist.