Sleeping and Dreams

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Getting a good night sleep is an important part of your health and overall happiness. Sleeping well can insure you are rested for the next day and able to perform properly at work and school. Lots of things can interfere with a good night sleep from babies crying in the middle of the night to having a lot on our minds. People in general require different amounts of sleep to function properly throughout the day although the recommended amount of sleep is typically 8 hours.

Here are some statements about sleep you might say.

"I wish I could sleep more, but I have too much to do."
"I usually sleep 6 hours a day."
"I have a hard time falling asleep, and also a hard time waking up."

"When I lay down to sleep, I am usually asleep in matter of minutes."
"I wake up automatically at 6am every morning."

"I am having a hard time sleeping."
"I got a new bed yesterday."
"My husband snores a lot."
"I am not getting a lot of sleep with our new baby at home."
"My neighbor's dog keep waking us up at night."
"The storm last night kept me from getting a good night sleep."