Sleep is an essential part of our lives and a major contributor to our wellbeing. But its quality can be affected by a lot of factors you might not even be aware of. As a result, you don't feel rested in the morning and can't wait to hit your pillow again in the evening. If that sounds familiar, this article is for you. Let's see what you can do to start waking up rested and ready to conquer the world.

Make sure you meet your sleep needs

Let's start with the most obvious one. To feel rested in the morning, you should make sure that you're actually getting enough sleep. But how much is enough?

A healthy adult needs from 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Constant lack of sleep leads to sleep debt and can result in a host of adverse health effects:

• endocrine disorders: type II diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome
• memory impairment
• cognitive issues
• increased risks of getting a heart attack or stroke
• mental health difficulties