Sleeping for 6-8 hours each night is one of the components of a healthy life. However, some occupations have a non-traditional schedule. Those who work in the early morning, late at night, and rotating shifts can be at risk for shift work disorder. According to physician Dr. Lisa M. Cannon, an irregular sleep schedule may affect the body's circadian rhythm causing a person to have a light sleep during their supposed rest hours and excessively lethargic while at work.
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If one can't avoid working shifts and odd hours, there are many ways to manage sleep disorders. Improving sleep hygiene, such as having a restful, quiet, and cool bedroom, blackout curtains, and consistent sleep hours, can train the body to fall asleep when it is supposed to be. However, changing the body's sleep habits might take time. This is why, according to Dr. Lisa M. Cannon, doctors don't immediately recommend sleep medication but first recommend a change in habits. People must first continue to train their bodies to have better sleep practices, even with their irregular hours at work. Aside from ensuring that a person gets the right amount of sleep, their routine before bedtime is also important. This is why sleep experts suggest living a healthy lifestyle by staying active, eating nutritious meals, managing stress, and getting the right amount of rest.
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