My stress relief secret is sleep!

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Stress has been frequent for me due to my line of work and commitment to my family. My routine has been from work to my parents' house or my house, and it's a bit unusual for me to be in my own apartment by evening without having anything to do.

A good number of times, my face gets clouded with stress written all over it, and it begins to reflect in my actions and inactions. In Nigeria, stress is common for many people due to the unfavorable economic situation and the need to have a fair and comfortable life.

As an individual, my stress relief secret is sleep. Yes, you read correctly. The first treatment in medicine is rest. Sleep helps to reset, restore, and revive our mental states. Sleep for my age should be a minimum of eight hours in a day, but this is hardly feasible due to the numerous tasks to be fulfilled.

Naps are also essential if possible, as the brain needs a break from the continuous work it is exposed to. At this point, mental stress does not come alone from physical work. Any work that requires thinking or calculations can equally be mentally stressful, and one can get exhausted easily.

I remember on two occasions when I dozed off while driving and several occasions when my driving seemed reckless due to poor sleep and stress. It is advised to suspend whatever one is doing and get some sleep. Even a few minutes of sleep has a significant impact!

After refreshing sleep, there's usually better vigor and alertness due to less cortisol (the stress hormone).

And yes, i love to sleep without alarm waking me up!

Thank you for reading. I would love to have your comments and contributions 🤗

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