Do you regularly stay up late to finish work, or get up early to squeeze more into your day? Do you feel guilty if you sleep in longer than planned or like you should thrive on as little rest as possible? If you answered “yes,” you could be among the more than half (56%) of Canadians who have experienced sleep shame.
This figure comes from Sleep Country Canada’s recent survey, which also found 95% of Canadians agreeing that sleep is a crucial factor in overall health and well-being. Despite knowing the benefits, four in five Canadians admit to sacrificing sleep for work, social obligations, hobbies and entertainment.
March is Sleep Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to #StopSleepShaming and unapologetically embrace the power of sleep. Sleep is a necessity for our physical, mental and emotional well-being, yet many Canadians feel guilty for prioritizing the rest they desperately need.
For instance, Sleep Country Canada’s survey also revealed that 73% of respondents reported having low energy after a bad night’s sleep, 64% experienced a significant impact on their mood and half (50%) said it impacted their work day.
If you’re putting off sleep to get more work done and yet the work is impacted because you’re not getting enough sleep, it’s time to say “hard pass” to hustle culture making you feel bad about catching z’s.
This month Sleep Country Canada is encouraging you to resist the messaging that tells you to stay up late and get up early. Instead, take that nap, turn off that alarm and give yourself some genuine rest. Chances are your body and mind will thank you for the coziest resistance of your life.
Get involved in Sleep Awareness Month with Sleep Country Canada by joining the movement to #StopSleepShaming, take control of your well-being and bring your sleep habits back into balance with the rest of your life.
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