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On an average, we spend two-thirds of our lives sleeping. Sleep is one of the most important aspect of physical health. When a person is physically or mentally troubled, sleep is one of the first activities to get affected. Likewise, proper sleep can put to rest mental distress and helps in alleviating physical problems as well. This episode talks about the importance of sleep and good sleep hygiene along with ways to cultivate it. Sleep is extremely important for physical rest and optimum mental activity. While the need for sleep and sleeping patterns re individual to each person, an average of 6-8 hours on an average are good enough for a person. The quality of sleep is as important as the amount of time spent sleeping. Today, peoples' sleeping patterns are suffering given the changing lifestyles, leading to major mental and physical wear and tear over extended periods of time. Alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee hamper sleep and medication induced sleep cannot match up to natural sleep in terms of quality. While problems in sleeping are among the first symptoms of psychological problems, insomnia is usually a symptom of other sleep disorders too. For optimum quality sleep, one must make an effort to sort out and put aside thoughts from the day before going to bed. It helps to be grateful for the day gone by and keep the hope alive for a better tomorrow.