The stress from the day comes to haunt you at night — and not in your dreams because you're not even asleep. Lying in bed, tossing and turning, your mind is racing. You could be thinking about the stresses from the day or dreading that meeting you have tomorrow — maybe even feeling the embarrassment from the infamous incident in third grade. Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to combat  these disruptive thoughts to get the Zs you desperately need.

Cycles/Stages of Sleep

Most of us have heard of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. This is a stage of sleep when we dream. Many of us don't remember our dreams when we wake but we all dream. If someone wakes you while you're in the REM stage of sleep, you would probably remember what you were just dreaming about. A person who happens to be watching you while you're asleep will know you're in REM sleep by the movement of your eyes beneath your eyelids.

Hunting for a job is usually a tedious and challenging process. It takes a lot of time and effort and can last for several months up to a year. But keeping a positive attitude and motivation when looking for a job is essential. In this article, you learn simple tips on not getting discouraged or depressed while looking for a job.

Have you ever sat and pondered what benefits lie in getting quality sleep each day? You may have noticed how unsettled one feels after a lousy night of sleep. However, after sleeping soundly, you're not only energized for the day; but ready to undertake any task with enthusiasm. There's more to sleep than receiving physical and emotional benefits. You can also get plenty of mental health benefits. Below are some of the remarkable benefits of sleep.