{"id":24764,"date":"2023-08-25T17:40:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T09:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/sealy.com.sg\/?p=24764"},"modified":"2023-08-25T17:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T09:41:12","slug":"how-to-reset-your-body-clock-sleep-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/sealy.com.sg\/blog\/how-to-reset-your-body-clock-and-sleep-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reset Your Body Clock & Sleep Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Have you ever wondered why we begin to feel sleepy around the same time each night or how we manage to wake up at a consistent hour for work, even on our days off, without needing an alarm? It’s all connected to our internal body clock. Our bodies naturally tend to follow a consistent pattern that aligns with our daily routines. Now, imagine what happens when your job involves travelling across different time zones or occasionally pulling all-nighters? In these situations, your body clock can get confused. In this article, we’ll help you learn more about this internal clock and share practical tips to help you fix your sleep schedule.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Understanding Your Internal Clock: The Circadian Rhythm<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to <\/span>NIGMS<\/span><\/a>, “Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioural changes that follow a 24-hour cycle”. Think of them as the body’s internal clock that operates in the background, ensuring essential tasks and processes occur at specific times.<\/span><\/p>

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Various body systems function according to circadian rhythms, which are synchronised with a biological clock located in the brain. This internal clock is influenced primarily by external cues, particularly light, explaining why circadian rhythms are closely tied to the day-night cycle. Among the several <\/span>types of circadian rhythms<\/span><\/a> or cycles, one that stands out is the sleep-wake pattern, which many of us are familiar with. Throughout the day, exposure to light triggers our internal clock to send signals that foster alertness, keeping us awake and engaged. As night time comes, this clock helps our body make melatonin, a sleep-promoting hormone, while continuing to emit signals that help us stay asleep. This connection to the day-night cycle helps us have a steady pattern of good sleep so that we can be more active during the day.<\/span><\/p>

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When in proper sync, a circadian rhythm can promote regular and revitalising sleep. However, when this rhythm gets disrupted, it can cause sleep problems such as insomnia. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Will You Know If Your Body Clock Is Messed Up?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Continuous or intermittent disruptions in sleep patterns may result in issues with your “internal body clock” or a mismatch between this internal clock and the outside environment (like work schedules or social demands). This mismatch affects when and how long you sleep, leading to difficulties in functioning well at work, school and in social situations.<\/span><\/p>

Some <\/span>factors<\/span><\/a> that can trigger circadian rhythm sleep disruptions include:<\/span><\/p>