5/10: Sleep Is Not A Bug, It’s A Feature!

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Karin
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Karin Andrea Stephan

Entrepreneur, Senior Leader & Ecosystem Builder with a degrees in Music, Psychology, Digital Mgmt & Transformation. Co-founder of the Music Factory and Earkick. Life-long learner with a deep passion for people, mental health and outdoor sports.

Most of us take sleep for granted until we have trouble finding it. Can you recall what it feels like to have slept long and deep enough to be truly refreshed in the morning?

Sleep, every human’s downtime is not a bug, it’s a fantastic feature, a key pillar of overall health.

Sleep-related problems don’t discriminate between gender, age or socioeconomic classes, and if you want to own good sleep – start tracking it with the Earkick AI mental health companion ! 

Get to know the difference between an occasional bad night and the onset of a vicious cycle: poor sleep has a direct impact on your mental well-being, just as mental health issues may lead to poor sleep. 

The good news: It works the other way too, and you can drive that change!

Young woman getting her skateboard ready in the pipe. Her healthy sleep patterns keep her energized and ready to work hard and play hard.
Young woman getting her skateboard ready in the pipe. Her healthy sleep patterns keep her energized

Want to dig deeper into the science of sleep and how it’s connected to body and mind? Check out the following sources:

  1. Why Do We Sleep, Anyway?
  2. How Sleep Works
  3. The Characteristics of Sleep
  4. Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
  5. Sleep Well, Lead Better
  6. How Much Is Bad Sleep Hurting Your Career?
  7. Can resetting the body clock help with depression?
  8. 8 secrets to a good night’s sleep

Here’s a real deep dive of 3hrs with two exceptional personalities:

Sleep Is Non-Negotiable: Dr. Matthew Walker | Rich Roll

The Earkick AI chatbot for mental health is built on four science-based elements. Check out the respective blog post on why and how we designed it.