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| Photo by Alan Cleaver |
We all know that it’s important to get a good night’s
sleep in order to function well the next day, but do you know what happens in
your body when you sleep to produce energy for the next day? It’s all about the
cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that supplies the body with energy. It builds
up while the body sleeps, then releases throughout the day. If your body doesn’t
produce enough coritsol at night because you’re not getting enough sleep, you
run out of energy during the day.
Since you only have a limited amount of cortisol each
day, you want to make sure you don’t use it up too quickly. If your alarm clock
jerks you awake with loud, blaring noise, you’re using up precious cortisol
before you even get out of bed. Consider waking up to music or gentle sounds
that slowly bring you out of REM sleep. This will help you maintain your
cortisol levels throughout the day.
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