{"id":2480,"date":"2024-04-18T04:14:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T04:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/?p=2480"},"modified":"2024-04-19T02:45:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T02:45:08","slug":"dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Worry About Not Sleeping 8 Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2480\" class=\"elementor elementor-2480\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c239d8c excludeimg elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c239d8c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-element elementor-element-a9905b3\" data-id=\"a9905b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49f91e3 excludeimg elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49f91e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2482\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dont-worry-about-not-sleeping-8-hours-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebfabe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebfabe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Forget the pressure of hitting the elusive 8-hour mark\u2014let&#8217;s talk about why quality beats quantity when it comes to sleep. Discover why prioritizing sleep efficiency over arbitrary time goals could be the key to unlocking truly restorative rest.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-210c624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"210c624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve all heard it: eight hours of sleep is the golden standard. However, this one-size-fits-all approach does not take into account the individual differences in our needs, lifestyles, and health. For those with insomnia, aiming for this arbitrary eight-hour target can actually increase stress, making a good night&#8217;s sleep seem even more out of reach. Does this sound familiar? Let&#8217;s explore why it&#8217;s time to shift our focus from quantity to quality when it comes to sleep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding Sleep Efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sleep_efficiency#:~:text=Sleep%20efficiency%20(SE)%20is%20the,adults%20displaying%20SE%20above%2090%25.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sleep efficiency<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a concept that gives us a clearer picture of our sleep health. It looks at the percentage of time you sleep compared to the total time you\u2019re in bed. Say you spend seven hours in bed but sleep for six; your sleep efficiency would be around 86%. This measurement focuses on the quality of your sleep rather than just how long you&#8217;re in bed, offering a more tailored approach to understanding and improving your sleep habits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tracking Your Sleep Efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To begin <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7597680\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tracking your sleep<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> efficiency, simply keep a log of how much time you spend in bed versus how much of that time you are asleep. This doesn\u2019t require any special tools &#8211; just a notebook and your best guess will do. Calculate your sleep efficiency by dividing your total sleep time by the total time spent in bed, then multiply by 100 to get a percentage. This number will give you a better sense of how effectively you&#8217;re sleeping, and tracking it over time can help you make meaningful improvements to your sleep quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2500 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-6.08.11-AM-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-6.08.11-AM-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-6.08.11-AM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-6.08.11-AM-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-6.08.11-AM-1536x862.png 1536w, https:\/\/mystellarsleep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-6.08.11-AM-2048x1150.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Advantages of Focusing on Efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paying attention to sleep efficiency rather than fixating on a set number of hours has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepcycle.com\/sleep-habits-and-health\/benefits-of-sleep-tracking\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">several benefits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Here&#8217;s why prioritizing sleep efficiency can make a significant difference:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tailored Sleep Understanding:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Acknowledges that everyone&#8217;s sleep needs are unique, allowing for a more personalized sleep strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality Over Quantity:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Emphasizes the importance of restful, deep sleep instead of just the number of hours, leading to more refreshing mornings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced Sleep Anxiety:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Alleviates the pressure to achieve a specific number of sleep hours, decreasing stress around bedtime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insightful Sleep Patterns:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Reveals trends and habits in your sleep, providing clarity on what changes may benefit your rest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Habit Improvement:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Encourages adjustments in bedtime routines and habits based on actual sleep quality, fostering a healthier sleep environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Progress Tracking:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Offers a measurable way to see improvements in sleep over time, enhancing motivation and commitment to good sleep practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>Rethinking Sleep with Stellar Sleep<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stellar Sleep offers a fresh perspective on achieving restorative sleep, challenging the conventional wisdom of the eight-hour rule. As Amanda F. shares, &#8220;My Stellar Sleep program re-wired how I thought about sleep and all the preconceived ideas that we\u2019ve been taught. The mental energy that I wasted on stressing about sleep, I\u2019ve now regained.&#8221; This approach underlines the importance of understanding your own sleep needs and patterns, freeing you from the stress of meeting societal expectations about sleep duration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>Making Sleep Work for You<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the end, while the eight-hour sleep guideline may be a useful generalization, it doesn&#8217;t suit everyone. By focusing on sleep efficiency, you can work towards improving the quality of your sleep in a way that suits your personal needs and lifestyle. Stellar Sleep supports this journey, helping to debunk myths and build healthier sleep habits tailored to you. If you&#8217;re ready to change how you view and achieve restful sleep, exploring what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stellarsleep.com\/quiz\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stellar Sleep<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has to offer could be your next step.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>Sources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sleep_efficiency#:~:text=Sleep%20efficiency%20(SE)%20is%20the,adults%20displaying%20SE%20above%2090%25\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sleep_efficiency#:~:text=Sleep%20efficiency%20(SE)%20is%20the,adults%20displaying%20SE%20above%2090%25<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7597680\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7597680\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepcycle.com\/sleep-habits-and-health\/benefits-of-sleep-tracking\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.sleepcycle.com\/sleep-habits-and-health\/benefits-of-sleep-tracking\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/lifestyle\/article\/best-sleep-trackers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/lifestyle\/article\/best-sleep-trackers<\/span><\/a><span 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