7 Surprising Habits Secretly Crushing Your Peace—Are You Guilty of These?
3) Lack of sleep
While it might seem like a good idea to stay up late to finish that report or binge-watch your favorite show, the knock-on effect on your wellbeing can be significant.
Chronic lack of sleep can cause or exacerbate feelings of overwhelm, making it harder to handle daily stressors.
Adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night for optimal functioning.
Consistently getting less than this can throw your whole system off balance.
Beyond making you feel groggy and sluggish, sleep deprivation can impair cognitive function, decision-making abilities, and emotional regulation – all factors that contribute to feelings of overwhelm.
