While I'm aware this will make me sound smug, I generally consider myself a good sleeper. Since giving up alcohol nearly four years ago, I have transitioned from disrupted sleep and experiencing long-term sleep deprivation to staying asleep all night and generally feeling refreshed each morning.
However, the realisation that I had been sleep deprived for so long has helped me become more attuned to the common symptoms of consistently not getting enough rest; everything from feeling fatigued during the day to experiencing low moods and brain fog.
In fact, I'm convinced it's essential for everyone to be aware of these (which is why we'll explore some of the main symptoms in more detail below) so you can take steps to improve your sleep if you need to. However, I was intrigued to learn that there's another way to find out whether you're getting enough sleep (or not), and that it takes just 15 minutes.
