9. Sleep beautifies – it slows down the aging process
Perhaps one of the most interesting benefits of sleep is its ability to delay aging. We all worry about our wrinkles, creases, and lines on our skin. Of course, we all age … but a tired person usually ages before their time … as opposed to someone who is stress-free and relaxed. That person ages gracefully.
There are several factors that can help slow down the aging process – and one of them is getting a good night’s sleep regularly.
A study cited in The Huffington Post conducted on pre-menopausal women, aged 30-60, found out that sleep deprivation has adverse effects on skin aging. Here are the results:
“Researchers found that those who didn’t sleep well exhibited more signs of skin aging including fine lines, uneven pigmentation and reduced skin elasticity. The researchers also found that those who enjoyed quality sleep were more quick to recover from stressors to the skin such as sun and environmental toxins.”
10. Sleep makes you happier
Just like a cranky baby who is lacking sleep, a sleep-deprived person is usually a not-so-happy person. Lack of sleep can bring out a whole range of negative thoughts.
In fact, a new research can cause an anxiety disorder. That’s why you should focus on the importance of rest and sleep – getting enough sleep has a big role in our own happiness.
The Happier blog magazine explains how having enough sleep is crucial to achieving happiness:
“When people describe their own levels of happiness, being well-rested comes out on top–researchers Daniel Kahneman and Alan B. Krueger found in their research on life satisfaction a direct correlation between sleep quality and overall happiness. In fact, they found sleep quality was the single most influential factor in rating daily mood, too.
“A recent Gallup Poll got the same results: people who get adequate sleep are more likely to rate their lives as happier.”