Mon 14 Jan 2008
The Importance of Sleep
Posted by Iain Hamp under Productivity
Generally, the fact that we as human beings need to spend a good 25-33% of our existence sleeping has been a constant source of frustration for me. However, this argument on the importance of sleep and how it can actually lead to increased productivity… well, it made me feel better about things, for this morning at least.
Consider for a moment some of the negative results of a constant habit or way of life where you never get enough sleep: there is a malfunctioning of the brain; reaction time slows down; ability to focus attention is impaired; your memory lapses and your ability to think creatively suffers; you feel drowsy and you lack good judgement in both minor and critical situations.
Now where’s my coffee…
January 14th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I don’t know about your coffee, but mine is always next to me, 24/7.
It’s interesting, though, that while we always try to cut back on sleep, the more rested we are, the better off we are. I certainly notice that after a good night’s sleep, I’m always more creative and alert when I’m doing projects that morning.