15 March is World Sleep Day; the day when we give a thought to the many benefits of sleep and perhaps try to make changes to get more sleep. Sleep helps shore up the immunity, makes us healthier and smarter! Some social media users take the observance seriously and decided to spend the day in bed; others did this:
People were wishing each other. Some seemed envious of others who seemed to be able to sleep when and where they pleased!
World Sleep Day is special for those who love sleep: that peaceful, restful, delicious cocoon of oblivion; where you drift gently off into dreamland…
Not getting enough sleep has negative consequences for health, memory and performance. Many of us don’t get enough sleep. World Sleep Day is an occasion to call attention to these problems and to try and offer effective solutions to the sleep deprived.
Some would like nothing better than to be reborn as someone's beloved pet. Nothing to do but eat and sleep and be loved all day!
Former PM H D Devegowda was often caught napping – quite literally. A good Indian mascot for World Sleep Day, wouldn’t you say?
Some of us can sleep anywhere; including standing up in a crowded Mumbai local train!
Sleep should be prioritised… and not just because it feels wonderful!
Others clearly don’t need any help!
Some clearly did not get the memo – try to get more sleep at night – not in the office or instead of the office.
Some people were in office while #WorldSleepDay was trending. They were less than pleased.
No, you cannot ‘train’ yourself to need less sleep. Getting up early is not the virtue it is made out to be. Waking up in the night doesn’t mean poor sleep. These are a few sleep facts.
This clip from a popular BBC show tells you how you can find out if you're sleep deprived. Take the test to find out if you need to make changes in your daily schedule.
Many experts and organisations took the opportunity to try and dispel myths about sleep and to offer tips to get that all important night time sleep.
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