What is a regular sleep/wake cycle?
The sleep/wake cycle is a daily pattern that determines when it's time to sleep and when it's time to be awake. For most people, the ideal cycle includes seven to nine hours of sleep (typically at night) followed by 15 to 17 hours of wakefulness. Your sleep/wake cycle is the same as your circadian rhythm which is the same as your body clock. It is a natural, internal system that's designed to regulate feelings of sleepiness and wakefulness over a 24-hour period. Your circadian rhythm causes your level of wakefulness to rise and dip throughout the day.
It has been found to be beneficial to keep this same regular sleep pattern even on weekends when your schedule may be different due to later nights out or wanting to sleep in on a Saturday morning. So keep the same sleep cycle on weekends but no one says you can’t curl up on the couch with your Tuc Blanket if you are still sleepy and want a lazy morning.
Want to read more? Check out some of our other blogs here.
Recent Posts
-
Tuc Weighted Blanket – The Best Holiday Gift!
We enjoy the holidays in all their hectic glory, and find peace, love, and magic in sharing time a
-
Create a Sanctuary: How to Make a Bedroom in a Studio Apartment or Loft
When you live in a studio or loft apartment, your space becomes an all-in-one area including the ki
-
Winter warming tip
Winter is here for the next few months, along with snow, ice, and a penetrating cold that makes you
