World Sleep Day was founded by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Day Society in 2008. It is celebrated annually on the Friday before the northern hemisphere spring equinox.

World Sleep Day observes how sleep benefits and impacts our lives. The World Sleep Day Committee is committed to educating the public on ways of lessening the burdens of sleep problems through the prevention and management of sleep disorders.

We all require sleep but often it gets shortchanged by our busy lives. Studies have shown how crucial a proper night's sleep is to both determine health and help live a balanced lifestyle between the rest our bodies need and the work we must do.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get an average of 7-9 hours of sleep per night. The younger you are, the more sleep your body needs. increases the younger you are. It’s estimated that 80% of people use the weekends to "catch up" on sleep. Do we ever really "catch up"?

Developing a consistent sleep schedule benefits the quality and quantity of your sleep by balancing your circadian rhythms. With a proper rest and wake cycle, you are not only ensuring you age gracefully but also allowing your body to restore and heal itself for the day ahead.

Take a nap! Hop on over to worldsleepday.org and become a delegate for healthy sleep! Download an app to your smartphone that will track your sleep. When was the last time you washed your sheets?  Let your friends know how rested you are using the hashtag #WorldSleepDay and find who else is celebrating their restfulness.

Blessings,