How much sleep are you getting each night? How do you feel when you wake up? Do you feel energized or lethargic? Do you jump out of bed ready for a new day? Or do you struggle to wake up at all? Our energy levels and productivity are very closely linked to the amount of sleep we get. So, are you getting enough?
If you get less than 5-6 hours' sleep during the night you will feel down the next day. Your batteries won't be charged properly. You will feel irritable, weary, short tempered and unproductive. It's only natural. You will lack the enthusiasm for the day. In other words, you'll be at your worst.
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. We all know about the lure of staying up late - but it's a trap. We're sitting up watching a movie or surfing the net and we know that if we don't go to bed tomorrow won't come yet and we won't have to go to work or school! It's our free time and we want to make the most of it. The problem of course is that by staying up late we are killing our energy levels for the next day. The time you get up can't be moved back (otherwise you'd be late) so change the time you get to bed. You'll be glad you did if you stick to it.
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 you have thoughts running through your mind write them down and get them out of your system. Once all your thoughts are written down on paper (or put in your laptop or into your notepad in your cell phone) you'll be amazed at how quickly you can nod off.
Tip number four. Have a power nap. If you're super tired during the day don't deprive yourself of sleep. If you're in Maths class and you're bored then just doze off. Just kidding! Don't do that. But if you can have a 10-15 minute kip at some point (preferably not during class) it will really boost your energy levels.
Tip number five. Make hump day the day you go to bed really early. It's Wednesday, it's hump day (because it's the middle of the week). The week is starting to take its toll on you. You're getting pretty tired. Instead of just letting that trend continue (until Friday night at which point you go to bed and sleep for the entire weekend due to extreme exhaustion) plan to hit the sack super early. How early? The earlier the better!
If you do nothing else, make sure you find a way to make sleep a priority in your life. It's truly amazing what a difference a good night's sleep can have. If you want high energy and a zest for life to be a constant in your life, just sleep your way to it! Whatever works for you is what you should do. But give sleep great importance and you'll certainly reap the benefits.
If you get less than 5-6 hours' sleep during the night you will feel down the next day. Your batteries won't be charged properly. You will feel irritable, weary, short tempered and unproductive. It's only natural. You will lack the enthusiasm for the day. In other words, you'll be at your worst.
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. We all know about the lure of staying up late - but it's a trap. We're sitting up watching a movie or surfing the net and we know that if we don't go to bed tomorrow won't come yet and we won't have to go to work or school! It's our free time and we want to make the most of it. The problem of course is that by staying up late we are killing our energy levels for the next day. The time you get up can't be moved back (otherwise you'd be late) so change the time you get to bed. You'll be glad you did if you stick to it.
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 you have thoughts running through your mind write them down and get them out of your system. Once all your thoughts are written down on paper (or put in your laptop or into your notepad in your cell phone) you'll be amazed at how quickly you can nod off.
Tip number four. Have a power nap. If you're super tired during the day don't deprive yourself of sleep. If you're in Maths class and you're bored then just doze off. Just kidding! Don't do that. But if you can have a 10-15 minute kip at some point (preferably not during class) it will really boost your energy levels.
Tip number five. Make hump day the day you go to bed really early. It's Wednesday, it's hump day (because it's the middle of the week). The week is starting to take its toll on you. You're getting pretty tired. Instead of just letting that trend continue (until Friday night at which point you go to bed and sleep for the entire weekend due to extreme exhaustion) plan to hit the sack super early. How early? The earlier the better!
If you do nothing else, make sure you find a way to make sleep a priority in your life. It's truly amazing what a difference a good night's sleep can have. If you want high energy and a zest for life to be a constant in your life, just sleep your way to it! Whatever works for you is what you should do. But give sleep great importance and you'll certainly reap the benefits.
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