When Sleeplessness Hampers Your Productivity
Nothing else better defines Sleeplessness as the term itself does. Also known as insomnia, this condition not only involves an inability to fall asleep; yet a person suffering from this condition really has to struggle in order to fall asleep. And this is no matter how tired he or she may be, physically or mentally. Apart from the amount of sleep, the quality of sleep is also affected. Resultantly, it ends up taking a huge toll on the person’s overall health, and causes mood swings, irritability, drowsiness, aggressiveness, etc.
Sleeplessness – The Causes And Concerns
There are so many factors that could contribute to sleeplessness, the most common being stress and anxiety. Whether we like it or not, we are all getting into a lifestyle where these are some rather common, everyday emotions. They make us lose sleep over some of the most trivial matters in life. Over a period of time, this could not only cause chronic sleeplessness, but also some irreversible signs of depression.
Other reasons leading up to insomnia could be –
- Poor sleeping habits
- Not giving sleep the priority it deserves over other things on your list.
- An excessively sedentary lifestyle.
- Lack of physical activity which might also be keeping you from getting that good night’s sleep.
Serious Threat
Sleeplessness could pose a serious threat to our safety, and that of those around us.
It has been observed that when a normal healthy person is forced to stay awake for a couple of days straight, he or she experiences these sudden and short bouts of sleep in between. This can be a major safety concern as this may hamper with the reaction time.
Long term side effects of sleeplessness
Over a period of time, a chronic lack of sleep might also contribute to either or all of the following
- seriously affect learning and memory
- Brings down immunity level
- shortens lifespan owing to safety concerns
- Create certain symptoms of Attention Deficiency Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Rising Matter Of Concern
Sleeplessness is becoming an increasingly common problem the world over, and thus, a major global health concern. It is not only being experienced by the elderly but also by youngsters and even the teenagers now a days.
Quality Sleep, And Lack of it
When we sleep, it is not just the body that is at rest. Our mind also gets a break from the rut. A deprivation of sleep, on the other hand, could make us feel drained, contribute to a lack of concentration and wreak havoc on our quality of life. Being not-so productive at work in general is one of them.
Sleeplessness And Productivity – The Relation
Productivity is a term that reflects your performance. Leading a productive lifestyle says a lot about how efficient you are in your professional as well as personal life. It not only includes the amount of work you have been able to do, but also the quality of the same. This means that being productive involves being able to prioritise things on a daily as well as long term basis. Not only this, you should be able to get them done well in time, the way you want them to.
How Sleeplessness Affects Your Performance
Sleep has a direct association with how active and refreshed you are, physically as well as mentally. Sleeplessness is definitely no shortcut to success. Here’s why.
- You might rather end up making more errors, and also lag behind a little or more, owing to all the sluggishness arising out of sleeplessness.
- Falling prey to distractions while you are at it, brings down your productivity.
- It might also contribute to a creative block and thwart your ability to think differently and clearly.
- At the same time, sleeplessness might also affect your decision making and problem solving skills, some major factors that determine your productivity.
Take Home Message
We cannot stress enough on the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. You cannot essentially begin to be productive besides getting more work done by cutting down on your sleeping hours. Whether it is insufficient sleep you might be frequently experiencing, or an inconsistent one, both can significantly bring down your productivity and your chances to succeed in life.
Some easy tips for a good night sleep
Once you have realised the importance of a good sleep every single night, you need to make conscious efforts to sleep early, sleep longer and also to sleep better. Here are a few tips that could be of help –
- Make yourself a sleep schedule and subsequently try and stick to it.
- Include some physical activities in your routine. This may include some light exercise routine, yoga poses, walking in fresh air or whatever activity that you are comfortable with.
- It is also necessary to actually disconnect with the digital world. Turn off your television sets and your phone about an hour before you hit the bed.
- Moreover, take that extra time to think happy, calming thoughts. You may also prepare a prioritised list of things to do the next day.
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