The holiday season calls for some hectic demands when it comes to managing the amount of sleep you can get. Parties and shopping are most probably the first things that would be the main reason for not being able to sleep regularly.
There are people who also have to cram for work, render overtime and make sure that before year’s end, all work has been turned in. In the end, getting home may become a problem, and for people who may feel sleepy on the road, better stop and take a short nap before you get a permanent nap that you may regret.
Sleeping and driving do not mix. Surely it would be best to take this seriously. Sleep is something that we have trouble settling and for sure it will be something that can be an issue during this Christmas season.
(Source) Dr. Thomas Lo Russo, medical director of the Northern Virginia Sleep Diagnostic Center says there is documented evidence that the number of car crashes increases over the holidays.
He says people need to pay attention to their natural body rhythms and drive when you are most awake between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Consider resting between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
If it’s a long journey, he says, “About every 100 miles, take a break. Move around, maybe have a cup of caffeine.”
