For most of us, pajama day conjures up images of a lazy day at home or the flu that sends us to bed. But not this year!
Your work starts too early or too late - go to work in your pajamas or change on site.
You start your lessons at 7:00 - it's inhuman, coming in pajamas will be fine. You do it so that others understand that sleep is mega important, you act charitably :)
March 7, 2025 is pajama day - we are starting sleep awareness month.
The European Sleep Research Society has designated March as Sleep Awareness Month, and March 7, 2025 as Pajama Day. It encourages us to go to school or work in our pajamas to raise awareness of the importance of sleep in our lives. The modern world floods us with a multitude of responsibilities and information, and places increasingly higher spatial and temporal expectations. Our surroundings often expect us to adjust our physiological rhythm to a schedule that suits others. In addition, we ourselves disturb our bodies by not moving enough, spending hours in front of screens, sitting up at night trying to "snap out another hour." This always ends in the proverbial hiccup.
We build healthy sleep habits from the earliest childhood, it's worth remembering them. Here are a few that I think are essential:
sleep is my private matter - I sleep in my own bed, no one disturbs me, no one snores, no one kicks me in the ribs. Each of us needs an individual sleeping surface, so that we feel comfortable and at ease, sharing a bed can be pleasant, but studies show that we sleep better alone.
I regularly interact with my body - it doesn't matter if you're an owl or a lark, your body has some kind of rhythm. It's easiest to get to know it when you're away from screens and responsibilities. How do you sleep then? Regardless of your chronotype, your body likes things to happen at a steady rhythm because then it can implement long-term planning, e.g. fine-tune the rhythm of hormone secretion, properly manage energy, manage your level of wakefulness or appetite.
I enjoy the benefits of modernity in moderation and during the day - do you like social media or VOD programs? Great, but not before bed. You can't imagine life without caffeine - fine, but in the morning. You have a sweet tooth and like to snack - fine, but eat your last meal at least 2 hours before bed.
I move my body, not a game character - although scientists have proven that a tennis match stimulates exactly the same region of the brain and causes a similar release of dopamine as if we were playing the sport ourselves, unfortunately the health benefits are not the same. Our body craves movement, although it has a built-in "laziness gene". Evolutionary laziness was desirable because it allowed us to limit energy consumption. But on the other hand, our ancestors performed much more short-term, sudden physical efforts, which means that our bodies also demand them. Accelerated breathing, increased pulse means a fresh supply of oxygen to the brain plus cleansing of accumulated toxins. After such an experience, you definitely fall asleep better.
With Sleep Awareness Month approaching, I wish you all a restful and restful night!
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