How sleep can improve your work performance

Sleep is a critical factor in our overall well-being, including our work performance.

Getting an optimal amount of sleep doesn’t just boost your mood and infuse your body with extra energy—it can also help you wow your boss and maybe even snag a promotion.

Why Quality of Sleep Matters

When you’re sleep-deprived, you’ll have more trouble refocusing on the task at hand after a disruption, compared with someone who is well rested, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Feeling refreshed will come in especially handy if you have a talkative office colleague or work with children who have who have urgent requests throughout the day.

 

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You’ll make better decisions: Sleep is a critical factor in your overall well-being, including your work performance. It has long been established that poor quality of sleep has significant implications for both our physical and psychological well-being.

 It will boost your health: For example, insufficient sleep increases a person’s risk of developing serious medical conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, lack of sleep over time has been associated with a shortened lifespan.
Your memory will improve: Getting enough rest is key for cementing what you’ve learned during the day. If you’re sleep-deprived, you have a higher chance of having a poorer working memory, compared with those who are getting an ideal amount of zzz’s.
You’ll Make Fewer Mistakes: Even if you’re moderately sleep-deprived, you’ll have a 50 per cent slower response time and a lower accuracy rate on simple tasks than someone who is under the influence of alcohol.
READ: Does using your phone really hurt your sleep?

 

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