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Without self-care as a foundation, we have nothing to build on. If we don't take care of our bodies, minds, and lives, then who will? And how can we show up for our loved ones if we become sick, burnt out, or overwhelmed?
Did you know that 100,000 deaths occur each year in US hospitals due to medical errors and sleep deprivation?
Today most people do not get enough sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called insufficient sleep an epidemic. While we are finally paying attention to the importance of sleep, the need for dark is still mostly ignored.
We’re told to have power naps to keep us safe on the road and improve our alertness if we’ve had insufficient sleep. They even help our surgeons stay awake during long shifts. But siestas and nana naps can also leave us feeling groggy and lethargic. So are they healthy or harmful?
