Crystal Light Review #4: How Do You Get Enough Sleep/Rest?

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I am a night owl, plain and simple, which means that having a class that starts at 8 a.m. is a bit inconvenient for my sleep schedule. I've found that if I continue my night owl ways too far into the semester, it doesn't take long for me to get cranky, miserable and completely sleep-deprived.

And let's be honest. . . once you have kids, taking a daily siesta isn't about to happen. So, how does a busy Mom with a crazy schedule that defies her night-owl status survive?

First, I don't believe in this "early bird" business on weekends. Weekends are two wonderful little days where I allow myself to catch up on sleep. You won't find me at the gym at 8 a.m. on either of those days. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find me out of my pajamas by noon, especially in the winter. Hibernation people, it's a good thing.

Second, when I'm tired, I rest. I once read a study about sleep deficits and how if you're sleep deprived, you actually have more horrible driving skills than someone who is drunk driving. There are some days when I am just completely wiped out. Those are family movie days in Mommy's bed and they work wonderfully. If I find the right movie (insert Mickey or Princess anything), I can totally zonk out for a good hour IF my daughter doesn't decide that today will be one of those days where she thinks it's fun to pry my eyeballs open. Most of the time, this little rest is enough to rejuvenate to the point where it can get me to bed time.

Finally, even if I can't get some quality daytime shut eye, sometimes just kicking back on the sofa while the kids play nearby is enough to get a second burst of energy going.

Another way to fake it if you don't get enough sleep is by infusing your body with good things to keep you going. Crystal Light Sunrise does just that with a dose of 100% Vitamin C and other nutrients like calcium. Filling your body with good things can definitely help with your energy level and keep you feeling energized, even if you stayed up way too late watching Iron Chef.

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