Sleep Matters

Today, March 17th is World Sleep Day.

This holiday is celebrated on varying dates each year. It falls on March 17th this year, also known as St. Patrick’s Day — a perfect reason to have a good sleep after an exhausting parade.

Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkley, has researched sleep to human health and well-being. His studies have shown that sleep not only impacts our learning, memory, and immune system but also affects our genetic code.
According to CDC, “insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of several chronic diseases and conditions.” Studies also show that working over the weekend inhibits recovery from work-related stress.

People use the phrase “sleep like a baby” to describe having a good nap or getting complete rest from a night of sleep. Our modern innovation seems seamlessly linked to the historic baby carriage. From the 1950s baby coach to the recent sleeping pod, it is not surprising to find commonalities in their ergonomic designs.

While part of society still has this stigma associating sleep with laziness, we feel grateful that our employer understood this WELL feature.

“Short afternoon naps also provide an opportunity for restoration during the workday, leading to benefits in mood, alertness, and cognitive performance, such as productivity and learning.” — WELL M06, Restorative Opportunities

On this momentous day, we display this card in our break room. May WELL features be our following standard when we practice our wellness routine in everyday life.