Question

Why Do We Sleep? (Video // Questions 1-4)

1. How does this video on sleep fit into the eight dimensions of wellness?
2. Foster discusses some theories behind why sleep is so important. In his third theory, what examples does he give of how sleep helps us cognitively?
3. What are the dangers of not getting enough sleep? And what kind of impact does this have on our health?
4. On the whole, do you get enough sleep? How does this positively or negatively affect your health that you have noticed?
5. What is the connection between sleep and mental illness? How does this play into your understanding of the eight dimensions of wellness?

Answer 1

If you don’t sleep then your body will just basically be dead and you really need sleep to do things and move around

Answer 2

If you don’t sleep you could possibly die or have lack of energy, if you get 8+ hours of sleep you will have more energy