All three of the previous pillars feed directly into this one, and vice versa. When you sleep well, it’s much easier to make better choices the following day. You crave less sugary food and feel more energetic, which, in turn, means you’re inclined to be more physically active, on the one hand, and to engage in relaxation practices such as meditation, on the other. Such behaviour is self-reinforcing: when you’re more physically active, eat healthy foodand prioritise relaxation, you’ll sleep even better.
I believe that sleep is arguably the most undervalued component of health in today’s society. It is well recognised now that even short-term sleep deprivation causes increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol and raises blood pressure, while plenty of studies also link...
