Your body is working to support optimal brain function and keep you physically fit while you sleep.
Never underestimate the importance of getting enough sleep. Your productivity, creativity, analytical abilities, and even the success of your business or job can be affected by how much sleep you get.
We all want to know the key to being very productive, but in our quest, we end up compromising the most important productivity practice – a good night’s sleep. Don’t underestimate the importance of getting enough sleep. How much you sleep can determine your productivity, creativity, analytical skills, and even your business or career success.
We often know that the ideal amount of sleep is eight hours, but with family, friends and work obligations often taking up more than 16 hours a day, making the math work can be difficult. Perhaps you think you can function perfectly on four or five hours of sleep each night. Perhaps you’ve gotten used to overnight flights, changing time zones, and sometimes staying up all night. You can even display your lack of sleep as a badge of honor. Yet, insufficient rest leads to poor judgment, lack of self-control, and reduced creativity.
The new currency for productivity is energy, not time. That’s why making healthy sleep habits a priority will greatly benefit both your overall health and your business. To sleep well and put on an executive appearance, follow these five easy strategies:
First, put your thoughts “to bed”.
Many professionals regularly experience anxiety at bedtime, their mind racing with multiple problems and an extensive to-do list. In addition to all the techniques for a good night’s sleep, detox your thoughts by reflecting on three things you accomplished during the day, no matter how big or small. Set intentions for the next day and give yourself a mantra such as, “I deserve to rest right now to fuel my day tomorrow.”
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practice gratitude
How often do you give thanks for the blessings in your life? According to studies, developing the habit of appreciating the good things in your life can be healthy. You may have trouble sleeping at night due to stress and overstimulation. Thus, practicing appreciation before going to bed can help reduce this problem. Write down three words or things you are grateful for. It helps prepare your mind for pleasant thoughts and cherish pleasant memories before you relax.
Recognize and respect your sleep needs
Each of us has a different chronotype, based on our circadian rhythm. Some of us work best late at night, while others work best in the morning. Some of us are night owls. Put yourself in the best position to succeed by honoring your instincts as they relate to your chronology. Pay attention to the times of day when you feel most alert, and schedule your most difficult or challenging tasks during your “on” times.
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create a ritual
Experts recommend a sleep ritual that includes taking a bath or shower, drinking herbal tea, dimming the lights, and reading a physical book while you relax. Make sure you get the required amount of sleep by creating a sleep regimen. The typical adult needs 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, however, some individuals require less and others more.
Visualize Your Happy Place
You can begin to fall asleep peacefully and enter a general state of bliss by picturing the place that makes you most happy.
- what do you see? Check out the colors, shapes, and ideas that make you so happy.
- What scent are you looking for? Is it sweet and savory? Does it evoke happy memories for you?
- what can you hear? Is this a tune or the sound of nature?
- How do you feel against your skin? Is it the fuzzy feeling or the cold wind?
- Come back to your happy zone as often as you need to.
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