Dream of Sugarplum Fairies Longer
A lot of people forego a decent sleep during the holidays to ensure that they are getting everything done that needs doing. First, remember the first tip. Shave off things from your to-do list that don’t belong there. Next, never sacrifice sleep.
When you cut into your sleep time, you are setting yourself up for depression. Persistent sleep deprivation has been found in increase the level of cortisol, the stress hormone, and can cause feelings of loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, guilt, apathy, and depression. For those who are prone to holiday depression, you need to keep a regular sleep cycle so that your circadian rhythms remain stable and your stress levels don’t spike.
