The 10-3-2-1-0 formula can help you sleep better, feel great in the morning and increase productivity at work, according to author and fitness coach Craig Ballantyne.
He calls it the ‘Perfect Day’ formula and it’s all to do with giving yourself the best possible chance to start your day feeling well-rested and energetic.
Switching off at the right time before you go to sleep is essential, with the formula encapsulating much of the advice given by a number of health expertsfor better sleep.
0: The number of times you hit the snooze button in the morning
“0”次:保證你早晨鬧鐘一響就會起床——“0”拖延
“The single most important factor in winning your mornings and owning your days is to get up 15 minutes earlier and work on your No. 1 priority before anyone else is awake. It's that simple,” he explains.
- Breathe in through your nose quietly for a count of 4
用鼻緩慢吸氣——持續(xù)4秒
- Hold your breath for a count of seven
屏住呼吸——持續(xù)7秒
- Blow air out through your mouth for a count of 8, making a 'whoosh' sound
用嘴巴吐氣,發(fā)出“呼”的聲音——持續(xù)8秒
- Repeat the process three more times
再重復(fù)這個過程三次
Why lack of sleep is bad for your health
為什么睡眠不足會有害健康
Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes – and it shortens your life expectancy.
If you seem to catch every cold and flu that’s going around, your bedtime could be to blame. Prolonged lack of sleep can disrupt your immune system, so you’re less able to fend off bugs.
Chronic sleep debt may lead to long-term mood disorders like depression and anxiety.
從長遠(yuǎn)來看,長期睡眠不足可能會引發(fā)抑郁癥或焦慮癥等情緒紊亂疾患。
Studies have suggested that people who usually sleep less than five hours a night have an increased risk of having or developing diabetes.
研究表明,晚上睡眠時間經(jīng)常不足五個小時的人群患糖尿病的比例更大、幾率更高。
Long-standing sleep deprivation seems to be associated with increased heart rate, an increase in blood pressure and higher levels of certain chemicals linked with inflammation, which may put extra strain on your heart.