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Embracing the Importance of Sleep: A Reminder to Prioritize Rest and Downtime

This morning, I went to sleep two hours earlier than my normal sleep schedule. Lately, I have been sleeping a lot more, which makes me feel unproductive. However, I have to remind myself that it's okay to be unproductive sometimes. Life is not just about completing tasks on a to-do list; it's about living, and sleep is an essential part of that. 

I'm not entirely sure why I'm sleeping more, but I suspect that one of the reasons is because of physical exertion. Working two shifts a day at Amazon takes a toll on my body, so I need to get proper rest and aim for eight hours of sleep each day.

Additionally, about a week ago, I reintroduced a lot of energy into my body through a meditation practice. While I used to do that particular practice every day, it wasn't natural for me to keep my body in such a state of alertness and high energy. Subsequently, I stopped doing it, and now, when I do have a chance to practice, I surmise that it takes a lot for my body to readjust.

I've also administered more estrogen into my body which decreases my testosterone levels. I also suspect that this is an additional reason for my increase in not only sleep, but fatigue.

One more theory that came to me regarding my increase in sleep and fatigue is administering more caffeine into my body. I used to experience fatigue and depression a lot, and I drank a drink called Celsius™️ every day, with the notion that it will wake me up, and give me a boost of energy so that I can be effective at my job. While I did experience a spike in energy and alertness, I didn't realize that it was also causing me to be depressed a lot and experience fatigue because once I stopped drinking it, I gained a lot of mental clarity and energy.

In closing, I'm grateful for this experience of not having enough sleep because it reminds me that downtime is necessary for me to be effective in life.

I am also grateful of being aware of the impact that various activities, supplements, and medications can have on my health. I have noticed that during times of distress, I am often able to gain clarity on the potential root causes of my health issues, which can lead to finding solutions.

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