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LIFESTYLE

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR

3 QUALITY OF LIFE

BY MICHELLE L. RAYMOND
any elements can contribute the mental, physical and emotional Once you understand the purpose
to the quality of your life, but capacity to dream big for your life? of sleep, you will understand the
Mnone are more important than importance of it.
the three I am about to mention. Unfortunately, many people only
They can set you up for success, value these elements, i.e. their health The purpose of sleep is restoration.
both professionally and personally, and well-being, when they no longer In other words, it is the only time
because they are aligned to enhance have them. So to enhance your your body can restore itself on a
your performance and well-being. quality of life, you need to take a cellular level. Research suggests
These are two components that proactive approach. that sleep plays a critical role in
make exceptional leaders. your neurological, psychological
Here are some essential building and metabolic health and memory
Most people confuse quality of life blocks to improve your quality of life: consolidation. If you are not getting
with lifestyle, in terms of how much quality sleep, it is not giving your
money they have, how frequently  THE FIRST AND MOST body what it needs to restore itself.
they go out for nice dinners, how big IMPORTANT BUILDING BLOCK OF
their house is and what fancy cars CREATING QUALITY OF LIFE IS So many influences and factors can
they drive. But in fact, it is the simple disturb sleep, such as worry, stress,
things and the simple pleasures in QUALITY SLEEP and anxiety, as well as physical
life that have the greatest value and factors such as disturbances at
impact. A good night’s sleep is directly night, like children, insects or noises,
proportional to your overall well- medications or your daily routine.
For instance, are you fit and healthy being. I am not going to go too much
enough to play with your children into the science of sleep because PS: If you are a parent of young
or grandchildren? Do you have the there is a lot freely available. Sleep children, then this will not necessarily
resilience to bounce back quicker is a very complex process consisting apply right now because your
from any setbacks? Do you have of various stages and phases. sleeping patterns will change. You

Your quality of life is a choice, so empower yourself
with the knowledge you need.

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