Sleep helps solving problems

@ravisivan (14079)
India
June 12, 2011 4:18pm CST
All of us are aware that a sleep is a must. Otherwise some of us may do work for 24 hours. Recently studies have proved that a sleep can help improving your decision making skills. In that study it was found that people learnt games well after having a good sleep. Report: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/0//sleep-might-help-you-solve-problems-better/48288324/1 In fact I am posting this after having a nap/sleep for an hour.
1 person likes this
20 responses
@amitgune (877)
• India
12 Jun 11
I agree that sleep is a must to to the human body. It helps relax the body overall. That enhances our working capacity further when we are awake. However, a sound sleep for a few hours is better than a disturbed sleep over small periods. Did you know that one of the most intelligent men on the planet Thomas Alva Edison slept for only one hour everyday. No wonder he achieved so much in life. Imagine the amount of time he had at his disposal.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
12 Jun 11
I Know Amit also does that way. You keep urself awake at 2 am.and now at 5 am also. young people can do it. U can do it. have a good day. What about ur cricket? India Vs, WI.
@amitgune (877)
• India
13 Jun 11
Don't say that. Age is a mere number. After all you have been awake at 2:00 am and then at 5:00 am as well. Don't be so modest.
@amitgune (877)
• India
13 Jun 11
About India touring WI, I am bored seeing those matches. It is not even as good as the IPL. I woder when the WI team will improve.
• United States
12 Jun 11
Hi ravisivan Sleep certainly rejuvenates one from a long day. I personally cannot take naps at all during the day. Doing so causes me to wake up with such a bad headache. Has been this way for years. But certainly after a long day, I certainly feel like a brand new person the next day. That with an average of 6 - 7 hours of sleep.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
12 Jun 11
yes. HWG is very very busy. You run twice faster than normal people and you dance always in avatar. YES. SOME people get headaches and it is better for them to avoid naps. have a great day.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 11
Taking naps is like around 20-30 minutes right?? I can't take that too~ I can't go with that shot time of sleep. If I need my sleep hour it should be 4 hours and above. There is no 'nap' or 'naps' in my life dictionary. Every time I try to do that it will only make me sleep more than I should. That 20-30 minutes always turned to 2 hours~hehe~
• United States
14 Jun 11
I play softball for a charity each Wednesday and am known for my speed runs. lol Yeah a small nap would make me really agitated and the headaches that come after really are painful. So anything under at least 5 hours for me if I plan to lay down and doing so means my day will be gone. lol
• Philippines
13 Jun 11
I am screwed :O because I love to work at night. So needless to say I don't give time for my brain to have a good night sleep ;) I read it somewhere that 10 days without sleeping can kill a man faster than a heart stroke.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 11
I can't even go for one day without it, how can they don't have sleep for 10 days?? I will definitely die if it so~ For normal people we can't really control it without the help with other med aid or caffeine to stay awake or to get enough sleep for insomnia people~
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
10 days a longer period a man can stand. I think people cannot stay without sleeping more than 2/3 days.
• Philippines
13 Jun 11
sleeping enables our body and mind to rest and recharge. we can be fully functional if we are well rested and have adequate sleep. studies also proved that sleep affects of body weight.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 11
I read somewhere that more sleep will help us lose our weight. Hehehe~ wanna give a try??
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Sleep affect body weight. You mean lack of sleep will increase weight or reduce weight. have a good day.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 11
We can't work non-stop without take any rest and sleep is part of resting activity. It is time when the body does most of its repair work- muscle tissue is rebuilt and restored, the of growth hormone etc. I noticed that when I use and spend my day thinking and creating I am very sure it uses up my energy stores. So with sleep I can restoring my mental energy and my mind will stay fresh with new ideas! Meanwhile if I don't get enough sleep it will affect my thinking, personalities and my sense of humor too~
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 11
Browsed for one hour and rest for one hour??Hmm.. that will not suit with myself. I will browse for an hour and rest for at least 10 minutes then get back to my work.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
14 Jun 11
yOU ARE RIGHT. I browsed for one hour. I took rest for an hour and then back again. I am enjoying what I am doing, so sleep is a must,
• United States
13 Jun 11
The time we spend sleeping is the time the body uses to heal and rejuvenate itself. The mind takes this time to 'clear the clutter' of the day so to speak. Interesting little side bar, the brain stores everything we see and hear during our waking hours, the mind (subconscious) arranges it in 'retrievable files'. There are several excellent studies on sleep deprivation available both online and offline. In the past it was known that lack of sleep would make someone vulnerable both physically and mentally. The Inquisitors of the Inquisition favored sleep deprivation as a means of 'softening up' victims for torture in order to gain a 'confession' more readily. People have rhythms, these rhythms dictate our body's necessities, such as sleep, food, simple rest etc. The study of sleep and the patterns of the human body and mind is a fascinating subject.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Almost all the people who have posted their comments have given excellent observations. this one stands alone. You are probably computer personnel and young in mind and spirits. U write well. have a good day.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
3 Oct 11
It is true indeed that sleep helps a lot in solving problems. If we get up without enough sleep, we would feel tired without having enough energy and would not find our mind as creative as those days when we have enough sleep. So a good sleep is to some degree a guarantee to enable us to work and study effectively and efficiently. Thanks for your nice discussion, ravisivan.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
3 Oct 11
Many a times absence of sleep will make us not only get tired but will not allow us to think properly to take decisions. Many nights I get up once for passing urine and on many occasions it takes a lot of time to get a sound sleep again. This results in a feeling that I have not slept fully. Thanks for your response. I am happy a person from China is posting response to my discussions. I will also post responses for your discussions.
• Philippines
13 Jun 11
Thanks for sharing this information. Yes, I think sleep really helps in relaxing our mind and when our mind is relaxed, we can think better and decide properly. I also experienced when I am lack of sleep, my decision making is very poor. I cannot concentrate well and feel weak. Sleeping is really a good way to relax our mind and the best medicine for improving our mindset and concentration. Happy mylotting and God speed!
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Many illnesses are cured after having a sound sleep. People with kids ranging 3 to 5 years have problem in getting sleep and that causes fight between married couple. have a nice day.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
13 Jun 11
this is true! i find it very hard to function well if i have not slept properly the night before. I also quit my night shift job because it just isnt easy to sleep during the day.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Nigh shifts are really problematic unless full family observes night shift as day. I wish u get another job and work well during day time and have good sleep during nights.
@rmnrmn (688)
• India
13 Jun 11
Yes I agree to it. Myself is a proof of it as I can fully concentrate in my study after a sound sleep. Otherwise, how much I memories things it wont work at all. Sleep is good for every activity to do in our daily life. Its what a human body must required properly like necessity of food for our body functions. Good sleep or on time or sufficient sleeping make us healthy as well as good communicator, problem solver, and everything that link with our brain :-)
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
yes. you are linking communication, problem solving etc. to sleep. that is also right. have a good day.
1 person likes this
@jacklintan (1302)
• Malaysia
13 Jun 11
Sleep is essential to our body. It helps to repair our body daily functions, reduce toxics from the body and reenergize your systems! So, YES, it helps in solving problems too. Your mind is better after sleep, PLUS music is on!
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Yes. music helps - especially soft music helps one get sleep. above all we should not have worries. Worries will take away our sleep. have a good day.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 11
I can't have music with me when I get to sleep. It will keep me awake~ Remember when I was a kid my older sister always turned on her radio which kept me awake that whole night while she sleep soundly~
@sourcern (96)
• Norway
13 Jun 11
Hi, This happend once for my uncle. In over a month i tried to find out about some money problem. And after one night he had found out of all his problem. That was amazing
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
interesting. U cannot describe it fully doesn't matter. have an excellent day.
@elida279 (165)
• Bulgaria
13 Jun 11
I agree with you 100%. I recently read in an article that the lack of sleep also causes aggressive behavior as well as it stops the weight loss. That's why I wish I could have some more sleep at night but... :)
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
In fact many children become cranky when they feel sleepy. This we should be aware of and put them to sleep comfortably. have a nice day.
• United States
13 Jun 11
So true! I think sleep can definitely help improve decision making skills, hence the very popular idiom "I'll sleep on it." The only problem is my thoughts keep me awake, and at times I find it really hard to fall asleep when I have a lot on my mind.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Yes. this point has been covered by me earlier. As young people --u have friendship, love, affection, boy/girl in ur mind and that will not allow u to sleep. After becoming old, requiring children and managing children will not allow one to sleep. Afterwards business problems will not allow people to get sleep. That is life. continuous film. have a good day.
@dodo19 (47034)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
13 Jun 11
It is true that sleep can help clear things up. When there's something on my mind, something that's just bothering me, I find that, after a good night's sleep, things seem clearer. And I know that I've talked to friends and family who feel the same way.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Yes dodo. Zazen has also given a similar comment. sometimes problems get sorted out by our getting solutions in our sleep/dreams. have a good day.
• India
13 Jun 11
thats pretty true. After a good sleep mind is really very fresh. You can easily make any decision with a fresh mind easily. And a fresh mind can learn anything, why only games, easily. And my personal observation is people who take a good sleep are more happy and smarter.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
true. If somebody offers money in replacement of sleep I am sure none of us can take for more than one day. have a nice day.
• India
13 Jun 11
Sound Sleep is must for every person. When a person do not get sound sleep, it shows he has health problem.We in India normally see a hard working person sleep soundly in the street or under a tree.He has a good physique too. To get sound sleep, we should work in many ways. walking, gardening, cycling ,swimming or any work at home which get us tired and on that day we get sound sleep. Also the small exercise make our body healthy.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
Physical work and sufficient food will get good sleep. People who work for longer hours sleep well even under difficult conditions. People who do not work hard do not get sleep even in air conditioned rooms. have a good day.
@toniganzon (72317)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
Who doesn't need rest? A few minutes rest can help energize our mind and body. Mental exercise is a torture and once it's burned out, one cannot make good decisions. In fact i notice that when i lack sleep i feel irritated, annoyed and would snap at anybody who comes into my way. Thus, I agree that nothing is more important than taking a rest and the only way to rest our mind and body is a sound sleep.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
"In fact i notice that when i lack sleep i feel irritated, annoyed and would snap at anybody who comes into my way. " Interesting. I wish no mylottian should before you at that time. sleep is very very important - in fact as important as food. have a nice day.
@zazen6 (169)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
I agree with you. When I have some things that has been bothering me, I usually think about it before I sleep and sometimes, when I wake up, I have a clear perspective on how to resolve it.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
12 Jun 11
yes. some people get solutions to their difficult problems immediately after getting up from sleep. possible. thanks. have a good day.
• United States
13 Jun 11
That's pretty interesting. I usually wake up feeling in a better mood. I guess that's where the phrase "Sleep on it" came from. I just wish there were more hours in the day for everyone to get a little more sleep. :) haha.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 Jun 11
I can see that you enjoy sleep very much. Welcome to mylot. How do you find your experience here? Where is Staten Island? (in which State). please participate actively and enjoy whenever u get time. this will improve your creative thinking also. have a nice day.