Tired of Being TiredTired of Being Tired
Waste of Time? Waste of Time?
-20%
-20%1,5 hours
less1,5 hours
less
Sleepy during the
day
Sleepy during the
day
Over 100.000 car crashes yearly!
Over 100.000 car crashes yearly!
Spring time change
Spring time change
Fall time change
Fall time change
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f sle
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Hou
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f sle
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Sleep of TeenagersSleep of Teenagers
8-9 hrs8-9 hrs
1925
1925
7 hrs7 hrs
TodayToday
Why is sleep necessary?Why is sleep necessary?
Accumulation of Sleep LossAccumulation of Sleep Loss
1 hour/day
7 hours/week
1 entire night
1 hour/day
7 hours/week
1 entire night
Effects of Sleep Debt
Effects of Sleep Debt
Decreased
endurance
Decreased
endurance
Weakened immune system
Weakened immune system
Decreased Mental EfficiencyDecreased Mental Efficiency•General slowing of mental processes
•Difficulty in concentrating
•General slowing of mental processes
•Difficulty in concentrating
Short-term memory
is most affected
Short-term memory
is most affected
Even our moods are affected
Even our moods are affected
Irritability increases significantly
Irritability increases significantly
Like an airplane on autopilot Like an airplane on autopilot
Highest Mental Functions Compromised
Highest Mental Functions Compromised•Learning•Reasoning•Safety•Efficiency•Communication skills
•Relationships
•Learning•Reasoning•Safety•Efficiency•Communication skills
•Relationships
•Television and internet surfing
•Television and internet surfing•Entertainment and sports
•Entertainment and sports•Overwork and night-shift work
•Overwork and night-shift work•Stress and anxiety
•Stress and anxiety•Noisy environments
•Noisy environments•Use of medications
•Use of medications•Sedentary lifestyle
•Sedentary lifestyle
Causes of Sleep DebtCauses of Sleep Debt
Examine priorities Examine priorities
Excess stimulationExcess stimulation
Is there a spiritual impact from sleep loss?
Is there a spiritual impact from sleep loss?
Right or wrong?Right or wrong?
Sleep deprivation and brainwashing
Sleep deprivation and brainwashing
How much sleep do we need?
How much sleep do we need?
Suggestions for Staying Rested
Suggestions for Staying Rested
Regular hoursRegular hours
Daily exercise Daily exercise
Eat a healthful diet
Eat a healthful diet
Weekly rest and recreation
Weekly rest and recreation
Avoid alcohol and stimulants
Avoid alcohol and stimulants
Dark, quiet roomDark, quiet room
Take a 15-30
minute nap
Take a 15-30
minute nap
Solve problems before bedtime
Solve problems before bedtime
Trust in GodTrust in God
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.”
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.”
Proverbs 3:24Proverbs 3:24