What Does Well Rested Mean?

(a) well-rested (person): (a person) who has relaxed enough, who has not worked excessively or too much. adjective.

How can I be well rested?

Tip 1: Keep in sync with your body's natural sleep-wake cycle
  1. Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. ...
  2. Avoid sleeping in—even on weekends. ...
  3. Be smart about napping. ...
  4. Start the day with a healthy breakfast. ...
  5. Fight after-dinner drowsiness. ...
  6. Expose yourself to bright sunlight in the morning.

What happens when you are well rested?

When we're well-rested, we feel better. It's as simple as that. Being well-rested isn't only about receiving the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep, though. It's also about making your sleep as restful as possible, so you feel refreshed and restored upon waking up.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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