Contrary to popular belief: Sleep Deprivation Does Not Enhance Productivity

If you aren’t getting enough sleep, your mind and body will not be able to maintain the productivity level you are accustomed to. Moreover, sleep deprivation has been linked to obesity, physical pain, and even brain damage. Researchers have found correlations between people who suffer from chronic sleep issues and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. On the other hand, research also suggests that getting optimum sleep can enhance your productivity and, ultimately, help you lead a healthier life.

Sometimes Doing It at All Is Doing Too Much

If your daily schedule repeatedly has you staying up to late and losing precious hours of sleep, you are putting your health at risk. Our lives can become jam-packed with activities like work, family life, and household chores. Tack on one extra thing–helping care for a sick parent or dealing with a big project at work–and you might truly upset the apple cart of your sleep schedule. Just when you need more sleep to cope with all the action in your life, you find that you simply can’t get enough sleep to handle what’s happening in your life. This lack of sleep can translate into a lack of energy, which then may lead to feeling panicked, anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed.

The Importance of a Healthy Sleep Schedule

Research suggests that sleep is imperative for both physical and mental health. Studies have demonstrated that your risk of developing high blood pressure triples if you habitually get less than six hours of sleep a night. Researchers have found the humans today are more at risk for developing health problems associated with sleep deprivation because of the electronics we rely on to “help” us fall asleep. For instance, bringing the laptop to bed or falling asleep to the television actually diminishes the quality of sleep we get because the light of these gadgets interferes with our melatonin production. The result is–we sleep less deeply, and the poor quality of this sleep eventually impacts health in numerous ways.

Tips to Improve Sleep

Unplug and Tune Out: At least one hour before bedtime, you should detach yourself for all electronics including the zings and beeps of your smartphone. Technology can have a disruptive effect on your sleep schedule to the detriment of your health.

Improve Your Comfort: If you’ve needed a new mattress, now is the time to invest in your restful night’s sleep. When you sleep better, your productivity level rises. You will feel more energized and able to physically and mentally tackle the challenges of each day.

Turn off the Lights

It’s best to sleep in complete darkness when you can to improve your brain’s melatonin production. You may wish to cover up your clock if it emits light or even wear a sleep mask. Be sure your shades are pulled tight in order to set the stage for deep sleep.

If you’ve been sleep deprived lately, it’s essential that you get your sleep schedule back on track. If you have a chronic insomnia problem, talk to your doctor. You may have a medical condition that needs attention. On the other hand, if you simply have a hectic life, it’s essential that you take steps to ensure that you get the amount of sleep you need to live a healthy and more productive life.

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