The moon filtering through the drapes seemed to mock her inability to sleep. Allyson tried to absorb the silence and stillness of the night, hoping she could coax herself to finally drift off. But it was all in vain; no sleep was in sight. A piercing sound shattered the darkness; it was her alarm. “Gosh… it is 8.00 A.M. already; looks like it is another day at work with dark circles under my eyes.” She thought… Americans today are encountering the same trouble going to sleep at night. Some doctors prescribe medication for this condition, saying it will help their patients get better sleep. But are these medications the right solution to sleeplessness? Many Americans suffer from Insomnia virtually their entire adult lives due to work overload,
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The contemporary definition of stress states that the way we perceive a situation can influence our stress levels and our ability to cope with stress. In short, the way we think influences the amount of stress we feel. Stress is our response to daily life. It affects us emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. The right amount of stress can be a positive force that helps us to do our best and to keep alert and energetic. Too much stress, however, can make us tense and anxious and can cause sleep problems mainly Insomnia. Worries have been known to increase stress; we should avoid worrying or dwelling on problems close to bed time, our mind also needs time to settle down before sleep. To reduce stress, we should directly address whatever ongoing issues that may be causing it; discussing our concern with people we can trust during the day is surprisingly helpful at bed time. It has been established earlier that stress is the major cause of Insomnia. What can we do as Americans to reduce stress? According to the article, “Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life More”, positive thinking, volunteering and other daily activities can help to reduce stress. People with a positive outlook on life are also more likely to live a healthier lifestyle, smoke less, and drink less alcohol which is scientifically known to help get better sleep. Also, people with a positive outlook tend to experience reduced incidence of depression, lower stress levels and are better able to cope with stress causing events, an increased life span, overall better health, improved psychological well-being. But positive thinking extends beyond a stress buster; studies suggest it increases, and helps you to deal with hardship in a better way. In the article, “Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life More,” there was a scientific research conducted by Andrews and colleagues (2008) that revealed that when men and women who
The contemporary definition of stress states that the way we perceive a situation can influence our stress levels and our ability to cope with stress. In short, the way we think influences the amount of stress we feel. Stress is our response to daily life. It affects us emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. The right amount of stress can be a positive force that helps us to do our best and to keep alert and energetic. Too much stress, however, can make us tense and anxious and can cause sleep problems mainly Insomnia. Worries have been known to increase stress; we should avoid worrying or dwelling on problems close to bed time, our mind also needs time to settle down before sleep. To reduce stress, we should directly address whatever ongoing issues that may be causing it; discussing our concern with people we can trust during the day is surprisingly helpful at bed time. It has been established earlier that stress is the major cause of Insomnia. What can we do as Americans to reduce stress? According to the article, “Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life More”, positive thinking, volunteering and other daily activities can help to reduce stress. People with a positive outlook on life are also more likely to live a healthier lifestyle, smoke less, and drink less alcohol which is scientifically known to help get better sleep. Also, people with a positive outlook tend to experience reduced incidence of depression, lower stress levels and are better able to cope with stress causing events, an increased life span, overall better health, improved psychological well-being. But positive thinking extends beyond a stress buster; studies suggest it increases, and helps you to deal with hardship in a better way. In the article, “Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life More,” there was a scientific research conducted by Andrews and colleagues (2008) that revealed that when men and women who