How a Good Night's Sleep Builds Confidence

 
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Did you know that sleep plays an important role in our confidence levels? Surprising, right? Sleep and confidence are two concepts we don’t normally associate with one another. Well, we’re here to tell you there is power in a good night's sleep! Studies have shown that those who sleep less than 6 hours per night have lower self-esteem compared to those who get more than 7 hours of sleep. Being well-rested is one of the simplest ways to boost your confidence.

Why does lack of sleep negatively affect our confidence levels? Well, for one, sleep deprivation increases the odds of being overly sensitive, which leads to more self doubt. We’ve all been there, we’re less connected to ourselves, goals and more sensitive to the outside world. Without sleep we can become irritable, overwhelmed, stressed and lack motivation, all of which make it difficult to boost our confidence. 

We get it, life is busy and sleep is often the first thing to go. However, prioritizing sleep is critical for so many reasons, including confidence. After a good night's rest, we wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated with a greater capacity to tackle daily challenges. Sleep allows us to have more clarity and provides us with the ability to work on our inner voices. Creating healthy sleep habits is the first step to living a well-balanced, more confident life. 

So what can we do to get a better night’s rest? Here are 5 strategies to implement:

1. Try some light exercises during the day so that you tire your body out for night time. Exercise is proven to improve your sleep quality. Plus, it’s an instant mood booster!

2. Wind down for 30 minutes prior to bedtime. Having a nightly routine is just as important as a morning routine. So find things that calm you and help clear your mind before you hop in bed. 

3. Avoid screens while in bed as the blue light from these gadgets can interrupt sleep patterns. Break the habit of falling asleep with the TV on or mindlessly scrolling on Instagram in bed! 

4. Do your best to eliminate caffeine after noon. You may not think afternoon caffeine affects you, but it can really disrupt the quality of your sleep.  

5. Keep a pad of paper next to your bed. Somehow all of our to-dos and worries seem to come to the surface as we’re trying to fall asleep. Jot them down to release them from your mind.

Cheers to more sleep and confidence!


 

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Sarah Stefanski