sleep

Sleep is necessary for everyone. A good night's rest can recharge a person to prepare them for the following day's activities. A lack of sleep can hinder every action that a person may need or want to do. We are all taught these truths from a young age, but are they true? Is it sleep that has an effect on us, or is it all in our heads? Since we are taught so much about sleep from such a young age, do we allow those "truths" to manipulate our body?

Let's say it really is the sleep that messes with our body. In that case, the amount of sleep that we allow ourselves to get is vital. Scientists have suggested that eight hours of sleep every night is the best. Some people are able to function on less without feeling any negative effects; however, some feel that eight hours is not enough to perform everyday functions. Regardless of how much sleep someone needs to function properly, a lack of sleep will mess with anyone. We have all pulled an all-nighter only to regret it immensely later that day. But, as weird as it may sound, too much sleep can do the same thing. But we already knew this, right? We have known it since we can remember, but what if that is our problem?

What if it is our mind that messes with our body by using sleep as a nice cover up. Since we all know that our parents have told us that a good night's sleep is necessary, we accept it as a universal truth. But what if the way we feel after sleep is manipulated by our minds and what we have always been told? If we know we are only going to get five hours of sleep, we expect ourselves to feel awful upon waking; what if this is the true reason for our disposition? Perhaps we need to stay neutral when it comes to sleep in order to make the most of what we have instead of expecting a certain outcome.

Currently listening to The Beatles and TLC.

relaxation

Sometimes we need a break from the buzz of life, no matter how full or light our schedules are. A break from what defines our life: the people, places, events, and actions. A time to sit home and just relax.

A need for a mini-vacation came come suddenly, but why do these feelings overwhelm us? Perhaps too much exposure to a certain thing in too short of a time; perhaps humans just need a break in routine every now and again. People could just need some time to themselves, to do what they enjoy the most with no one judging them.

Whatever the cause, a day away can be refreshing, almost as refreshing as a cold glass of water on a hot day. This private rehabilitation may be vital to a person's mental health, but in today's world, it seems as if stopping is completely taboo. Fast paced and never sleeping is what society values, not taking time to center yourself. As a whole, humans need to reject the norms of society to preserve our personal needs and wants.

Currently listening to Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Train, and Matchbox 20.