At least a third of adults are not getting enough sleep, impacting detrimentally on a range of health processes, including mood, energy and concentration, according to research.

One US survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that almost 35 percent of adults are getting less than seven hours of sleep a night, sometimes leading to bad moods, low energy, difficulty in concentrating and a general inability to function adequately.

The survey indicated that sleep deprivation may increase the risk of several chronic health conditions, while other research indicates that sleep-deprived people report an increase in negative moods and poor concentration, focus and alertness.

The US Sleep Foundation says improved sleep may boost both short- and long-term cognitive performance.

SA health expert, Giulia Criscuolo said the current pandemic had upset routines and sleep cycles and the lack of adequate rest was impacting on cognitive abilities and concentration.  “Aim for at least eight hours of restorative sleep a night and take steps to improve sleep quality. Eat healthily, manage stress, exercise daily and try natural support aids for sleep, focus and energy, such as GO2, 100% natural essential oil inhalers which help stimulate the brain's limbic system which guides our emotional responses,” said Criscuolo.

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants and used for centuries for their therapeutic properties such as supporting calm, sleep, energy and alertness. Inhaling the oils may support the body to respond accordingly, Criscuolo added.

Martin Persson, from GO2 distributors, Stributique, said: “GO2 Inhaler Sticks are a game changer for natural health in SA because they are safe, easy to use and contain high quality, pure essential oils, known for their therapeutic, cosmetic, aromatic and spiritual support”.

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The 3rd annual Future of HR Awards has announced its 2017 awards category finalists - and Mindful Revolution has been designated a finalist for the Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy Award. The Future of HR, in association with Careers24, is unique in recognising and promoting the leading lights in the Human Capital industry - every year, entrants raise the bar higher.  

The awards, and the accompanying Future of HR Summit, will once again draw together a host of Human Capital leaders from CEO’s to those pioneering HR technology, over two days of shared knowledge and recognition.  

This year’s Future of HR Award winners will be announced on 20 July 2017 at the highly anticipated awards ceremony to be held at the Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg.

Sponsors on board include Arcelor Mittal, Alexander Forbes, Nissan, Sun International, Schneider-Electric and CEB for the Summit, and Public Sector Manager and Thomas International for the Awards. Association partners include, South African Institute of Management (SAIM), Employee Assistance Professionals Association of SA (EAPA-SA) and the South African Organisational Development Network (SAODN).  

Becoming a finalist is considered an achievement in itself, as the entries are judged by a community of influential judges from within the HR sphere.

Click here to see this year’s notable judges and full list of finalists.

About us:

Mindful Revolution is a human-focused company offering mindfulness training in the workplace. Mindfulness is the intrinsic capacity to approach all aspects of life with awareness. In a fast-paced world, people have lost their innate capacity to approach life with mindfulness. Through our science based experiential training, participants will be reminded to adopt mindfulness as a way of being.  We aim to increase attention and focus, enhance creativity, encourage innovative thinking and teach emotionally intelligent leadership skills.

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