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Why American Culture Neglects Sleep (and How to Fix It)
Sleep. It’s something so fundamental, yet it often feels elusive in our busy lives.
For many of us, it’s relegated to the bottom of our to-do list, trailing behind work deadlines, school projects, and endless scrolling on our phones.
But it’s time to stop ignoring the unsettling truth: our culture doesn’t value sleep. Worse, this widespread neglect is harming our bodies, minds, and future generations in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
The Culture of Exhaustion
Think about it. How often do we hear someone boast about “having only slept four hours but still crushing the workday”?
Or glorify the grind, portraying rest as something for the “weak”?
This mindset is deeply ingrained in American culture. Productivity is king. Hustle is glorified. Entertainment and distractions are always at our fingertips, keeping us wired well past when our bodies are begging for rest.
Sleep isn’t seen as a necessity—it’s a luxury, one we convince ourselves we can do without. But here’s the catch: by skimping on sleep, we’re robbing ourselves of the foundation of good health.
The Stark Reality of Sleep Deprivation
The statistics are alarming. Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders,