Why are so many of us so tired? Blame Martha Stewart

     When people meet the first question that usually pops out is "how are you"? in which people usually respond to by either saying "fine" or the second most common respond which is "tired". Even though saying your tired is more truthful that saying your fine,it is still annoying for some people like therapists to hear.According to Statscan, men's sleeping hours are less that a women's but a women have troubles in both going to sleep and staying asleep.In the past 5 years , sleeping pills have been one of the common pills bought by individuals.This is most likely because it is linked to life factors. Contribute to kids, work stress and the lack of sleep.
     Also ,the physical and mental torture of insomnia is to be odds with the social status inherent in public fatigue: If you’re tired, then you’re busy and you matter. In the work place, being tired is almost like a competitive game. If you work harder at home thus leading to sleepless nights then your only being professional assuring other employees your commitment to your work.
     Profiles of CEOs inevitably touch on early rising as a key to success. Martha Steward for instance claims that she only needs four hours of sleep every night. She says that sleeping is boring and its like disappearing from a world that never goes to sleep. Then why should she.
     The never changing fact is that people need seven hours to sleep every night. Because they don't, the complaining begins. What people don't realize is that sleepless is linked to depression and anxiety which is why a number of Canadians visited a physician in 2009.According to IMS Health Canada, they theorize that often when people complain out loud they are seeking for attention and for understanding.To say “I’m tired” is to say “I’m overwhelmed.” I know I miss childhood sleep and i want it back.
     I think it is important to balance our life. Separate out work hours from our free hours and always make time to rest and take a break.