I’d Rather be Sleeping

Kim Mueller

Certified Health Coach

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December and January are not always easy months in which to stay motivated. The darkness

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health can start to suffer. Finding the spark to do something after 5:00 pm takes a lot of _________________________________________________

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that are causing your sleepiness. Things like hypersomnia (excessive sleep with no known

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part of winter for me are the long nights. Even

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looking forward to spring with a vengeance.

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is the number one cause of death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Being overweight may be another connection.

Analysis has shown that people who sleep too much tend to weigh more. Oversleeping can also cause the brain to age faster and make ___ _________ ___ ________ ____ _________ ______ _______

thing?

according to research reported in the Journal of

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and asleep periods are a primal instinct based on our circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm

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regulate feelings of sleepiness and wakefulness over a 24-hour period. This complex timekeeper is controlled by an area of the brain that _________ ___ _______ ______ ___ ____ _______ ____

most alert while the sun is shining and are ready

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factor could be pain. This one is relatable to me.

When I was dealing with frequent migraines I

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will experience more head pain. Researchers think this happens because excessive sleep triggers certain neurotransmitters in the brain. If _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ time to consult a professional.

Find your mojo during these winter months by trying these tips; Wake up early __ __ ______ _______ ________ __________ ___ ____ ____ _________ ______ ____ ________ ____ ______ __ ____ ________ _____ actually getting up) can be more energizing than sleeping in until the last minute. Exercise.

Getting in some exercise at any point in the day can inspire more movement. This year I vow to get outside no matter what the weather!

Make a to-do list. Is anything more motivating

Your circadian rhythm causes your level of wakefulness to rise and dip throughout the day. Most people feel the strongest desire to sleep between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm (otherwise known as the afternoon crash) and then again _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ in the evening. Your circadian rhythm can also

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and wake up later.

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been putting off? Reward yourself. If you get ___ ________ _____ _____ ______ _____ _____ ________ ___________ ____ _________ ______ _____ _______ ____

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80667 ________________________________ Winter always gives way to spring and the darkness turns to light. Make the best of every day!