After a hectic month of shopping and travel, the holidays are a chance for you to slow down. With nothing on your schedule but unwrapping presents and digging into delicious holiday fare, you can finally give your body a break. That means now is the perfect opportunity to reset your sleep schedule and get those 8 hours you were missing out on. While it’s tempting to stay up late watching movies on cold winter nights, your body — and mind — will thank you for the much needed rest. A full night’s rest can improve brain function and daily performance. It can also lower your risk of obesity. Hormones that alert you when you’re hungry can become unbalanced with the incorrect amount of sleep, causing you to feel hungrier when you aren’t well-rested.
