I'm blogging from A to Z this month about productivity.
Sleep might seem like an odd topic for a productivity theme. But two of Gregory Ciotti's productivity tips from my "C" post--manage health and manage energy--both relate to sleep.
How much sleep each individual needs can vary. There is no magic number, according to SleepFoundation.org. "While you may be at your absolute best sleeping seven hours a night, someone else may clearly need nine hours to have a happy, productive life." And a February 2015 article at LiveScience.com says that ". . . although the NSF [National Sleep Foundation] recommends that adults ages 26 to 64 sleep 7 to 9 hours, it may be appropriate for some people to sleep for as little as 6 hours, or as long as 10 hours, the guidelines say." (See Infographic below.)
How much sleep each individual needs can vary. There is no magic number, according to SleepFoundation.org. "While you may be at your absolute best sleeping seven hours a night, someone else may clearly need nine hours to have a happy, productive life." And a February 2015 article at LiveScience.com says that ". . . although the NSF [National Sleep Foundation] recommends that adults ages 26 to 64 sleep 7 to 9 hours, it may be appropriate for some people to sleep for as little as 6 hours, or as long as 10 hours, the guidelines say." (See Infographic below.)
Sleep like a baby? According to 5 Things You Should Know About Sleep Health and the Workplace, sleep deprivation affects not only productivity, but creativity as well. "Lack of sleep affects the prefrontal cortex of the brain, the area that controls innovation, self-control and creativity. A 1999 study found that just 24 hours of sleep loss impairs innovative thinking and flexible decision-making."
If you don't get enough sleep at night, naps can help bridge the gap. (See my previous post, How To Procrastinate.) Either way, being well-rested can help you do your best work.
If you don't get enough sleep at night, naps can help bridge the gap. (See my previous post, How To Procrastinate.) Either way, being well-rested can help you do your best work.
How many hours of sleep do you need to feel rested? Do you regularly sleep that amount of time?
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