14. Get sufficient sleep every night
Sleep is just as important as eating and drinking water for optimal health. Even so, millions of people around the globe still willingly sacrifice sleep and as a result, don’t function as well as they should.
Among the many problems caused by lack of sleep is daytime sleepiness, which, if severe enough, can interfere with daily activities and even cause road accidents.
On the other hand, getting as much as 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night can lead to the following benefits:
- Better memory
- Increased lifespan
- Decreased inflammation
- Boost in creativity
- Be able to pay attention and focus more
- Paired with regular exercise, it can help decrease fat and increase muscle mass
- Lower stress
- Decreased dependence on caffeine and sugar
- Less risk of suffering from depression and getting into accidents
And many many many many more.