Have you ever woken up groggy and simply not in the mood for the day? Well, that can actually be a result of not getting enough sleep. On average an adult should get up to eight hours of sleep. Now, this may not always be possible with the busy lives we lead. But here are a few facts on how you can conquer life with a good 8 hours of sleep.

Before we get into the benefits you can experience on 8 hours of sleep, you should know that you need to have a regular sleeping schedule. Yes, it seems a bit excessive but it’s the only way you will unlock the health and physical benefits. A good sleep routine can be really simple. This simply means setting aside all devices an hour or two before bed, no tv, and definitely no coffee. Once you have your sleeping schedule sorted, you will notice that you tend to fall asleep at the same time every night. This means that your body has officially adapted to your schedule. The first benefit you will notice after a good night’s sleep, is that you are way more alert throughout the day. You know that groggy feeling we were talking about earlier? Well, say goodbye to that.

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With all your senses on high alert and your brain functioning at full capacity, you will notice that you are able to make better decisions and you’ll avoid injuries. But that’s not all you’ll gain from 8 hours of sleep. Our sleeping routines are connected to our moods. When you don’t get enough, you tend to be more grumpy and even angry. Once you start getting the recommended amount of sleep, you’ll notice a shift in your mood. Yes, you’ll be waking up on the right side of the bed.