Sleep

If it was a long day and you’re stressed and have a headache, what’s the best fix? No, it’s not medicine, its sleep. There are different stages of sleep. During stage one; there is a 50 percent reduction in body and brain activity seen in wakefulness. Eyes are also closed during this phase of sleep but if a person is awoken during this phase they will not feel as if they have slept. (The Sleep Channel.) Stage two is also characterized with light sleep where stillness of the body is disturbed by twitches. Physical symptoms during this stage include slowed heart rate, and body temperature drop. This is a transitory period from light sleep to deep sleep. (The Sleeping Channel.) Stage three and four of sleep are considered deep sleep and the persons breathing and heart rate decrease. During phase five there is a remarkable change in a person’s physiological state. There is rapid eye movement, an increase in heart rate and respiration, and twitching in face, fingers, and legs all characterize this phase of sleep. But partial paralysis also occurs during phase five.

 Sleep is by far the most vital part of a busy person’s life, and every moment should be treasured and valued. Now since we know very well that every person is different, every person sleeps in a different position. Those who curl up in the fetus position are described as tough on the outside but soft on the inside. They may be shy at first, but they soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position, adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey. Lying on your side with both arms down by your side means your easy going, and social. You like being part of the in-crowd. However, they may be gullible. People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow to make up their minds but when they do, they are unlikely to change it. Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side usually means they can be nervy and don't like criticism, or intense situations. Sleepers who lay on their back with both arms up around the pillow make good friends because they are ready to listen to others, and offer help. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

As you can see, there’s always a psychology to everything.

By: Anais Tabor