ARE YOU TIRED OF POOR QUALITY SLEEP GETTING IN THE WAY OF YOUR WORKING DAY?
We all know that getting a good night of sleep is crucial to ensuring we perform our best at all times. Hence why the vast majority of us head to bed at a decent hour, ensuring that we get at least the recommended eight hours.
But, what happens if you feel the impact of sleep deprivation regardless? As well as being incredibly frustrating, this fatigue could stand in the way of the workplace achievements. And what’s the cause? Most often, it actually comes down to sleep quality.
The fact is that, as much as we tend to focus on quantity, the quality of sleep is just as important, if not more so, for keeping us refreshed and healthy. Unfortunately, this is an issue that can strike for a few different reasons, and whatever’s causing the problem, it’s always well worth taking action sooner rather than later. It may be that stress is keeping you up for a lot longer than you realize, in which case speaking to a counselor could be worth your while. Or, perhaps you’re experiencing some kind of sleep apnea, in which case speaking to an ear nose and throat doctor is your best bet. Either way, you must take action fast to ensure poor quality sleep doesn’t impact your work life in the following ways.
Failure to create
We all know that creativity is fundamental to business success, but did you know that sleep deprivation can impact this ability, preventing you from being able to solve problems, concentrate, and make decisions? All of this is likely to leave you floundering in the boardroom and is a sure sign that all is not well on the bedroom front.
A need for more regular breaks
Interestingly, sleep deprivation can also make itself known through appetite changes due to hormonal shifts. What’s more, many people who aren’t getting good quality sleep also rely more heavily on coffee and caffeine, in general, as a crutch to get through each day. As such, if you aren’t getting the sleep you need at night, there’s a pretty high chance that you’ll need to take more regular breaks throughout the working day. As well as disrupting your flow even further, that’s not exactly going to look great through the eyes of your boss or colleagues.
Unavoidable afternoon slumps
The afternoon slump is a real, and verifiable thing, and is due to circadian rhythms that hit between 1 pm-3 pm each day. Most of the time, however, we’re able to pep ourselves up by focusing on what we’re doing or taking a quick walk around the office. But, if you’re sleep-deprived, you may be entirely unable to shake that slump, leaving you largely out of action from around 2 pm onwards, and ensuring that you fall behind in no time at all.