Kaylyn+Funnell

I Believe… In Sleep I am sure it seems silly to believe in sleep but I do. Without sleep I am a lifeless person that just goes through the motions of their day without fully living it. Thomas Dekker one said “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” I couldn’t agree with this statement any more. When you reach an adequate amount of sleep every night you are healthier, you perform better, and you are less irritable.

I believe that sleep makes you healthier. When you are better rested you miss less days of work or school. If you aren’t well rested you are more likely to take days off and sleep in. If you reach the appropriate amount of sleep needed, your immune system will be stronger. It’s when you are sleeping that your cells are repairing and preparing themselves to fight diseases. Sleep is an important part of helping you think clearly. When you aren’t busy yawning throughout the day it’s easier to organize your thoughts.

I believe that it is important to get enough sleep so you can perform your best the next day. Everyone does better when they aren’t tired. Think about when you are watching a movie in class. If you didn’t get much sleep the previous night you are probably struggling to pay attention as soon as the lights are off. That is a natural human response to want to sleep when the lights are off if you’re tired because your mind feels that it is night. When I have a game or practice in the evening I even try to take a power nap right before to assure I have plenty of energy so I can succeed at the tasks before me.

I believe one of the best benefits of getting plenty of sleep is that you will be less irritable. I am sure that all of our family and friends will appreciate this factor, I know mine will. When I am not tired I am a much happier person. For example yesterday I was tired and dragging through my day, but today I am not tired and actually excited to be at school and to be around my friends. The best part is that when you’re happy you will make others that are around you happy! You will have a better day and more people will want to be around you.

Sleep might not be what life is all about, but I believe that is a significant factor in helping to live your life fully. Do you want to be sick, cranky, and struggle to get through the day? Or do you want to be healthy, happy, and affect others in a positive manor? Remember “Just because you aren’t asleep doesn’t mean that you’re awake” (Unknown).