There is a huge financial impact on businesses by having sleep-deprived workers. And, of course, it is an even bigger issue for the people!
Please give sleep the priority it deserves!
And, if you are having issues, please send me an email so I can help.
The world is sleepy and getting sleepier, and besides the cost to your health, it could be costing entire countries billions of dollars in lost work time, reduced productivity and accidents caused by sleep-deprived persons. Researchers said 35 percent of U.S. adults and 30 percent of Canadians are sleep-deprived and, according to Oxford University Press, the annual cost of sleep deprivation in Australia alone is $45.21 billion.
Sleep is something that no one can do without, no matter where you live. It’s a hard-wired part of living, and so is the amount of sleep we need, with sleep deprivation defined as sleeping less than seven hours a night. The recommended amount is eight hours for adults, with longer sleep times for children, depending on their age.
Aside from the classic yawning and slowed reaction times, symptoms of sleep deprivation can affect your emotions and, in extreme cases, can even cause hallucinations and dreaming while awake. While some people “wear” their sleep deprivation like a badge of honor — presumably because they believe sleeping less indicates they’re more productive (even though the opposite is true) — what you’re doing by continually denying yourself sleep is shortening your life.
From long work hours to overcommitment of your time, to artificial lighting, emotional stress and things like alcohol and caffeine, many things can rob you of your sleep. If you’re feeling tired or you know you’re sleep-deprived, here are some “hacks” to get some rest:
- Sleep in complete darkness
- Keep the temperature in your bedroom no higher than 70 degrees F
- Eliminate electric and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in your bedroom
- Go to bed and wake up at the same times each day
For more hints on sleep, what causes sleep deprivation and how to get the most out of your sleep time — including a chart on how much sleep children need by their age group — please see my article, “Sleep — Why You Need It and 50 Ways to Improve It.”
From Mercola
