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Are you getting enough sleep? Do you even pay any attention to the amount of sleep you're getting? How much do you know about sleep and how it impacts on your level of performance? The reality is that the amount of sleep you get each night dramatically impacts how productive you are and how much energy you have each day.
If you get very little sleep (let's say 5-6 hours a night or less) then you are going to feel sluggish, lazy, moody, impatient, intolerant, and generally very unproductive. In fact, you could say that not getting enough sleep actually changes you. It makes you a lesser version of yourself.
What about when you get plenty of sleep (let's say 7-9 hours)? You're basically a completely different person aren't you? Energetic, happy, passionate, creative, productive - you name it! When you get plenty of sleep you're a brand new person. You're the best version of yourself that you can be.
If you're getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night then well done! You're doing well and you're giving yourself the best chance to succeed and be super productive each day. If you're not, then you can start taking action today by changing your sleeping habits using these tips.
Tip number one. Set your bed time thirty minutes earlier than you are currently going to bed. You have to get up at a certain time (usually because you need to go to school or work) but you don't have to go to bed at any particular time. You set that yourself. It makes sense that you want to maximize your free time in the evenings, but you have to set a limit.
Tip number two. Stop activating your brain just before you head off to bed. Any activity that gets your mind working overtime will prevent you from getting to sleep and having a good nights' sleep. So switch off your cell phone, turn off your TV and just relax for a few minutes. Some (calming) music can also be great for helping you focus - on nothingness!
Tip number three. If your mind won't shut off and it keeps thinking about random things then take out your cell phone and open up the notepad app or memo writer and start taking notes. Your mind will quieten down when you've written everything down. Don't believe me? Give it a try.
Tip number four. Use power naps to rejuvenate you. A 10-15 minute nap can work wonders when you're feeling really exhausted. See if you can find a good time to have a quick doze (like Science class - just kidding) and revive your energy levels.
Tip number five. Choose two days during the week when you get to bed early (preferably Wednesday and Sunday). By having two designated days when you know you are going to get plenty of sleep you will be able to plan for your "big sleep nights" and work everything else you do around that. Wednesday and Sunday seem the best days to do this because one is the middle of the week and the other is the night before the week starts!
Whatever you do, just make sure you're finding a way to get the sleep you need. You don't want to be a grumpy weirdo do you? You want to be lively, productive and energized! So do whatever works for you, but focus on the magical mark of 7-8 hours of sleep a day and you'll be giving yourself every chance of being at your best each and every day.
If you get very little sleep (let's say 5-6 hours a night or less) then you are going to feel sluggish, lazy, moody, impatient, intolerant, and generally very unproductive. In fact, you could say that not getting enough sleep actually changes you. It makes you a lesser version of yourself.
What about when you get plenty of sleep (let's say 7-9 hours)? You're basically a completely different person aren't you? Energetic, happy, passionate, creative, productive - you name it! When you get plenty of sleep you're a brand new person. You're the best version of yourself that you can be.
If you're getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night then well done! You're doing well and you're giving yourself the best chance to succeed and be super productive each day. If you're not, then you can start taking action today by changing your sleeping habits using these tips.
Tip number one. Set your bed time thirty minutes earlier than you are currently going to bed. You have to get up at a certain time (usually because you need to go to school or work) but you don't have to go to bed at any particular time. You set that yourself. It makes sense that you want to maximize your free time in the evenings, but you have to set a limit.
Tip number two. Stop activating your brain just before you head off to bed. Any activity that gets your mind working overtime will prevent you from getting to sleep and having a good nights' sleep. So switch off your cell phone, turn off your TV and just relax for a few minutes. Some (calming) music can also be great for helping you focus - on nothingness!
Tip number three. If your mind won't shut off and it keeps thinking about random things then take out your cell phone and open up the notepad app or memo writer and start taking notes. Your mind will quieten down when you've written everything down. Don't believe me? Give it a try.
Tip number four. Use power naps to rejuvenate you. A 10-15 minute nap can work wonders when you're feeling really exhausted. See if you can find a good time to have a quick doze (like Science class - just kidding) and revive your energy levels.
Tip number five. Choose two days during the week when you get to bed early (preferably Wednesday and Sunday). By having two designated days when you know you are going to get plenty of sleep you will be able to plan for your "big sleep nights" and work everything else you do around that. Wednesday and Sunday seem the best days to do this because one is the middle of the week and the other is the night before the week starts!
Whatever you do, just make sure you're finding a way to get the sleep you need. You don't want to be a grumpy weirdo do you? You want to be lively, productive and energized! So do whatever works for you, but focus on the magical mark of 7-8 hours of sleep a day and you'll be giving yourself every chance of being at your best each and every day.
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