Experts recommend that adults aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night for a variety of health reasons, from memory retention to life expectancy. However, achieving this goal can be challenging. Clinical sleep psychologist Shelby Harris has partnered with the meditation app Calm to introduce the concept of the “five sleep languages,” categorizing different sleep patterns to provide actionable steps for better sleep. These sleep languages include the “gifted” sleeper, the “words of worry” sleeper, the “routine perfectionist” sleeper, the “too hot to handle” sleeper, and the “light as a feather” sleeper. By identifying your sleep language, you can learn how to improve your sleep quality. It’s important to prioritize sleep for overall well-being, as lack of sleep can impact mental health and emotional regulation. REM sleep, in particular, plays a crucial role in emotional processing and memory consolidation. Prioritizing sleep is essential for overall health and wellness.
