By Avinoam Lerner The Six Challenges of Sleeplessness which May Be Ruining Your Life!

Did you know….. Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 2 An estimated 100 Million Americans may be suffering from sleep deprivation? Sleeplessness is so common that we think it is normal? Feeling tired, worn out and stressed out constantly is NOT a normal state of health? Many of us don’t recognize that many of our daily challenges are caused by sleeplessness!

Sleepless Challenge #1 You don’t feel energized in the morning Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 3

#1 You don’t feel energized in the morning Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 4

Sleeplessness Challenge #2 Difficulty Learning Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 5

#2: Difficulty Learning Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 6 Can’t learn new skill or information easily Good sleep necessary for information to be absorbed to memory Every study all night for an exam? How much of the material do you remember now?

Sleeplessness Challenge #3 Impatience and Mood Swings Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 7

#3: Impatience and Mood Swings Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 8 Great example: Children! Ever been around a child who has not slept enough? Adults are not so different.

#3: Impatience and Mood Swings Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 9 Coping skills disabled Processing information and handling stress is difficult Small annoyances become anger triggers Difficult to remain patient “If you encounter someone who’s acting like a fool, there is a good change that person is suffering from sleep deprivation.” -from Rework, by Jason Fried , David Heinemeier Hansoon, et al, Random House 2010.

Sleeplessness Challenge #4 Anxiety and Stress Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 10

#4: Anxiety and Stress Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 11 Disproportionate view of problems Easily become obsessed over a problem Difficult to be happy and optimistic when you are regularly worn out and exhausted Anxiety and panic easily triggered with sleep deprivation

#4: Anxiety and Stress Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 12

Sleeplessness Challenge #5 Compromised Immune and Recovery Systems Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 13

#5: Compromised Immune and Recovery Systems Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 14 Immune system weakened: easily pick up viruses going around Difficulty recovering from injury, illness or physical pain Sleep is body’s time to recharge! Without sleep, the body is overloaded. Working on keeping you awake instead of repairing itself.

Sleeplessness Challenge #6 Weight Gain. Seriously! Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 15

#6: Weight Gain. Yes, Weight Gain! Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 16 Are you having difficulty losing or maintaining a healthy weight? Do you have many cravings and want to eat more than you know you should? Are you doing any physical exercises or are you too tired?

#6: Weight Gain. Yes, Weight Gain! Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 17

Conclusion Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 18 There are many unexpected ways sleep deprivation can create problems in your life. If you find any of these challenges in your life, assess your sleep patterns as sleep deprivation is a likely cause. Changing your sleep behavior is not difficult and there are many available sources to learn how to sleep well. Without regular quality sleep, you compromise both your physical health and your happiness. You need good quality sleep regularly to enjoy your life!

Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 19 How are your sleepless nights ruining your days? You deserve better.

Copyright Personal Healing, Inc. www.HowCanISleepWell.com 20 For a Free Video Revealing the #1 Secret of Sleep Deprivation which the medical community ignores, go to www.HowCanISleepWell.com.