If sleeping more means doing less—whether that involves cutting back on extracurricular activities, dropping a job, or not going out—many are unwilling to make the concession. There seems to be a societal stigma that sleep is associated with laziness. But, the truth is that getting enough sleep is crucial for being strong and healthy enough to do all those things we need or love to do. Not sleeping enough is weak.

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