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Unfortunately, disrupted sleep isn’t always avoidable.

Is three hours sleep enough?

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At least, not in the long-term.

How much sleep do you need a night?

Sleep experts recommend adults between 18 and 60 should get betweenseven and nine hours sleep a night.

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There are some people who can get by on less than seven hours sleep.

And there’s another important factor at play here:sleep quality.

Six hours of deep restorative rest can be better than long hours in bed spent tossing and turning.

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Strategicnapping can have its benefits, giving you some much-needed energy.

Keep to regular sleep patterns

When it comes to sleep, your body loves routine.

If you’re only getting a few hours every night, keeping to asleep schedulemight not seem important.

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Aim to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every morning during this busy period.

Stay active during the day and get as much sunlight as possible to keep your circadian rhythms on track.

At night, dim the lights before going to bed and engage in a relaxingnighttime routine.

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And sorry cut out the caffeine in the afternoon.

During the day, get active and get sunlight, to help reset your circadian rhythms.

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