Last Updated on 14 March 2024 | World Sleep Day 2024 | Deep sleep is very important for everyone. The day that ensures good health just by paying attention towards the activity, “Sleeping”, which individuals just because of their hectic schedule avoid these days. Are not we blessed that we can have a sound sleep or nap that helps to get rid of several health related issues? Definitely, Yes. Above all, not only insomnia but several other diseases can also be cured through Spiritualism.
World Sleep Day 2024: Key Highlights
- World Sleep Day is observed on the Friday before the Spring Vernal Equinox of each year.
- This year, it falls on March 14, 2024.
- The Theme for World Sleep Day 2024 is “Sleep Equity for Global Health”.
- The Main Purpose of this Day is to Raise Awareness about the importance of adequate sleep to ensure a Healthy Physical and Mental Health of the Society.
- Spiritualism is the only way out to overcome any kind of disease.
When is World Sleep Day Observed?
According to the World Sleep Society, World Sleep Day is an annual event that falls on Friday before the Spring Vernal Equinox. This day raises awareness about the significance of sleep. In 2024, it is on 14th March 2024, however, there is no national holiday but its vital role in life cannot be ignored. The Goal of the World Sleep Society is “Advancing Sleep Health Worldwide”.
History of the “World Sleep Day
The World Sleep Society (WSS) hosted the very first “World Sleep Day” in 2008. (WSS) World Sleep Society is a non-profit organization with a group of dedicated healthcare providers and members of the medical community working in the area of sleep medicine and research, to promote and advance sleep health worldwide.
This step of theirs made people know and aware about the imperative role of “Sleeping” in life. Compared to the past, in the present era, people are in the rat race to earn their livelihood forgetting about health and risking their lives at any cost.
Significance of World Sleep Day
It is truly said that, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book”. But in the Race of Life to run after Money, Name and Fame, Human Society is somewhere forgetting its Basic Privilege of Sufficient Sleep for a Happy and Peaceful Livelihood.
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The World Sleep Society has taken up a great stand to make the Society realize the importance of having a Perfect Sleeping Routine to be away from various Sleep related concerns.
Theme of World Sleep Day 2024
The theme of this year is World Sleep Day is “Sleep Equity for Global Health”. Today’s Lifestyle has become so hectic because of Mental Work Pressure, Long Working Hours etcetera. Therefore, to ensure consistency in performance and overall health of Human beings, the importance of Good Sleeping Habits has Risen. And this has enhanced the need for initiatives like World Sleep Day.
Through this day, Medical professionals and Experts can spread knowledge and awareness to encourage the global community to adopt Good sleeping habits. On the other hand, poor sleeping habits can lead to disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome.
Effects of Poor Sleeping Schedule
Dr Sangita Reddy, joint MD, Apollo Hospitals Group, said,
“Sleep deprivation is a silent epidemic and can have negative impacts on health, businesses and economies. The consequences of neglecting it can welcome an increased risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart conditions,”
An ongoing Lack of Sleep can lead to various physical and mental issues including hypertension, heart attacks and strokes, obesity, diabetes, depression and anxiety, decreased brain function, memory loss, weakened immune system, lower fertility rates and psychiatric.
Ways to have Healthy Sleeping Habits
Here are some ways to get a better sleep-
- “Early to bed, early to rise, make a person healthy, wealthy and wise.”
- “Set a consistent sleep schedule.”
- “Get regular exercise.”
- “Keep a healthy diet.”
- “Avoid Consumption of Alcohol.”
- “Have small naps to rejuvenate oneself.”
- “Disconnect yourself from all kinds of devices before going to Bed.”
Spiritual Path to Awaken your Life
Every Human Being on this Earth should know the true path of Worship of Supreme God as prescribed in our Holy Scriptures. Only ‘Satbhakti’ can help in achieving our dreams and complete Salvation.
In today’s era, Only Saint Rampal Ji is the one Complete Saint providing scripture based Worship of God/Allah/Rab/Khuda Kabir.
God Kabir in his Vaani says,
Kabir, soya to nishfal gayaa, jaago so fal ley |
Sahib hakk na raakhsi, jab maangae tab dey ||
It means those people who are sleeping in the slumber of affection and ignorance, that is, those who do not do bhakti, they wasted their lives, and those, who on listening to the viewpoints of saints woke up from the slumber of affection and ignorance, obtain the fruit of bhakti. God does not keep anyone’s share. Whenever you will ask, He will provide the wealth of Bhakti to you. He will save you from a mishap.
World Sleep Day 2024 Quotes
- “Sleep is the most important ‘repair and restore’ tool we have.” – Dr. Neil Stanley
- “A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” – Leonardo da Vinci
- “Sleep is the best way to recharge our batteries and get ready to tackle a new day.” – Arianna Huffington
- “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” – Mindy Kaling
- “Forget things, Get on the Bed, have that Cozy Sleep.”
- “The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.”
World Sleep Day 2024 FAQs
Ans: Healthy sleep is sleep which restores and energises a person, so he or she feels wide awake, dynamic and energetic all day long.
Ans: The optimal sleep duration requirement is largely determined by heredity. However, large surveys show the average sleep duration for an adult is about 7 to 8 hours.
Ans: Alcohol is a sedative, which can help induce sleep, however, it will cause more fragmented sleep and awakenings during the night. In addition, alcohol can worsen Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Ans: Insomnia is defined as difficulties to fall and stay asleep or early awakenings when you have the appropriate opportunity to do so.
Ans: Physical exercise is considered an effective, non-pharmacological approach to improve sleep.
