Counting sheep. Again. It’s a sad state of affairs. Performance dips, caffeine becomes your best friend and those sugary snacks? Suddenly irresistible.
But here’s the wake-up call: sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. A study by the National Sleep Foundation found that adults who sleep 7-9 hours a night report higher productivity, better mood, and improved overall health.
As Arianna Huffington, sleep evangelist and author of “The Sleep Revolution,” puts it, “Sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer.”
The statistics are eye-opening:
- Sleep-deprived workers cost the US economy $411 billion annually (RAND Corporation)
- Just one night of poor sleep can reduce your cognitive capacity by up to 30% (Sleep Health Journal)
There are countless remedies, from meditation apps to blackout curtains, sleep-tracking devices, and old-school warm milk. Find what works for you.
Make sleep a priority. Your body, mind, and colleagues will thank you. As Matthew Walker, neuroscientist and author of “Why We Sleep,” says, “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.”
Bid farewell to Grumpy and Sleepy. Embrace your inner Happy. Because in the race for success, sometimes the best thing you can do is close your eyes and rest.
