Singaporeans are the second most sleep deprived nation in the world according to a 2018 survey by Wakefield Research
, which reflects how consumers feel about their personal health and well-being.
According to the index, which comprises physical, financial, workplace, social and family wellness pillars, nearly 92 per cent of Singaporeans surveyed were stressed from work, which was significantly higher than the global average of 84 per cent. Of that group, 13 per cent said that the stress they felt on a daily basis was no longer manageable.
These disquieting results reflect the urgency for a change of lifestyle, with a heavy emphasis on the need for sleep. Aby Dr. Chong Yaw Khian of Tan Tock Seng Hospital warns that not getting adequate rest can lead to serious health issues such as heart failure, diabetes, stroke and clinical depression, while also affecting weight, motor skills, concentration abilities, judgment and other brain functions.
While fitting in more rest can seem next to impossible in our busy and stressful lives, there are techniques that can aid in creating a conducive environment for sleep.Our brains have a harder time powering down for bed with so many distractions around, especially ones of the digital kind. Research shows that staring at the blue and white light which digital screens emit impact your circadian rhythm, tricking your brain into thinking it is still daytime.
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