But our ignorance about sleep goes further: it’s also fairly likely you have no real clue how much sleep you got last night, or how sleep-deprived you are right now. In other words, after a couple of weeks, six hours’ sleep is arguably as bad as none at all. Zzzzzzzzz … 12 simple steps to a good night’s sleep Read moreMaking matters worse, you may well be getting six hours’ sleep, or some other insufficient amount, while believing you’re getting your full complement. So the practical implications come down to this: above all, you probably need more sleep, even if you don’t feel sleepy, or you’re convinced you’re getting plenty. You need more sleep and you need to believe you don’t.

Source: The Guardian September 08, 2017 13:52 UTC