2024-10-01 05:11:27
New Delhi: Can one earn money even while sleeping? Saishwari Patil, a resident of Bengaluru, has done it. He is an investment banker by profession. He loves his sleep very much. Saishwari made it a profitable deal. He has won Rs 9 lakh by becoming the ‘Sleep Champion’ in the third edition of Wakefit’s unique sleep internship contest. The competition encourages people to sleep 8 to 9 hours at night and take 20-minute power naps during the day. Patil was one of 12 ‘sleep interns’ who received a premium mattress to monitor their sleep. And a contactless sleep tracking device was given.
More than 10 lakh applications received
During the show, contestants also attended workshops conducted by sleep experts to improve their night’s sleep and improve their chances of becoming the winner.
Wakefit received more than 10 lakh applications in the three years of the show. It has hired 51 interns. At the same time, a stipend of Rs 63 lakh has been given.
Kunal Dubey, Chief Marketing Officer, Wakefit, said the program helps remind Indians about the importance of sleep in a fun way.
According to Wakefit’s Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2024, 48% of Indians wake up tired. This happens due to long working hours, poor sleeping environment and stress.
Listen to the winner…
Saishwari Patil said that following the schedule of waking up and going to bed was a big discipline. He said that if you want to score well, you have to reduce the time you spend on activities that can be done late at night, such as watching movies.
He also told how Corona affected his daily activities. How their work routine affected their sleep patterns. Still, competition can be stressful, but Patil has benefited from the experience.
Patil said, ‘I was surprised to learn how much deep and REM sleep the human body needs to repair itself physically and emotionally.’ The show emphasized the importance of good sleep. Paved the way for his passion to fight for better sleep habits.
This unique competition not only entertains people but also highlights the importance of good sleep. In today’s busy life where people are busy in their work, this initiative of Wakefit makes people health conscious.