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 very little sleep (let's say 5-6 hours a night or less) then you are going to feel sluggish, lazy, moody, impatient, intolerant, and generally very unproductive. In fact, you could say that not getting enough sleep actually changes you. It makes you a lesser version of yourself.
Conversely, what does the day look like when you get a good 7-8 hours of sleep? It's the total opposite isn't it? You will have time for everybody, you'll feel upbeat, excited, productive and in control. You'll feel alive. You'll give yourself the chance to be at your best. All because of sleep! Amazing really.
So what should you do if you're not getting the amount of sleep you want to get? What do you do if you're like everyone else and you're getting less than 7 hours' sleep a night? Well, you do something about it! Let's take a look at some actions you can take to make a difference straight away.
Tip number one. Whatever time you're currently going to bed, start going to bed thirty minutes earlier. Most people get up the time they have to get up (generally because they have to be somewhere like school!) But most people don't go to bed at the time they should go to bed. Why? Well, this is your free time and people want to maximize the amount of free time they have. Make sense doesn't 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 your little voice is keeping you awake - start dictating! If your mind keeps talking and worrying and planning and running through things over and over then start writing it all down. Grab your cell phone and take notes. Once all the notes are down your mind will slow down and relax. Give it a go. You have nothing to lose.
Tip number four. Use power naps to rejuvenate you. A 10-15 minute nap can work wonders when you're feeling really exhausted. See if you can find a good time to have a quick doze (like Science class - just kidding) and revive your energy levels.
Tip number five. Choose two days during the week when you get to bed early (preferably Wednesday and Sunday). By having two designated days when you know you are going to get plenty of sleep you will be able to plan for your "big sleep nights" and work everything else you do around that. Wednesday and Sunday seem the best days to do this because one is the middle of the week and the other is the night before the week starts!
No matter what you do, you must find a way to get plenty of sleep. You are more productive and more vibrant when you're getting the right amounts of sleep - and you're the total opposite when you don't. Hone in on 7-8 hours' sleep every night and you will always be at your best. Good luck.
If you get very little sleep (let's say 5-6 hours a night or less) then you are going to feel sluggish, lazy, moody, impatient, intolerant, and generally very unproductive. In fact, you could say that not getting enough sleep actually changes you. It makes you a lesser version of yourself.
Conversely, what does the day look like when you get a good 7-8 hours of sleep? It's the total opposite isn't it? You will have time for everybody, you'll feel upbeat, excited, productive and in control. You'll feel alive. You'll give yourself the chance to be at your best. All because of sleep! Amazing really.
So what should you do if you're not getting the amount of sleep you want to get? What do you do if you're like everyone else and you're getting less than 7 hours' sleep a night? Well, you do something about it! Let's take a look at some actions you can take to make a difference straight away.
Tip number one. Whatever time you're currently going to bed, start going to bed thirty minutes earlier. Most people get up the time they have to get up (generally because they have to be somewhere like school!) But most people don't go to bed at the time they should go to bed. Why? Well, this is your free time and people want to maximize the amount of free time they have. Make sense doesn't 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 your little voice is keeping you awake - start dictating! If your mind keeps talking and worrying and planning and running through things over and over then start writing it all down. Grab your cell phone and take notes. Once all the notes are down your mind will slow down and relax. Give it a go. You have nothing to lose.
Tip number four. Use power naps to rejuvenate you. A 10-15 minute nap can work wonders when you're feeling really exhausted. See if you can find a good time to have a quick doze (like Science class - just kidding) and revive your energy levels.
Tip number five. Choose two days during the week when you get to bed early (preferably Wednesday and Sunday). By having two designated days when you know you are going to get plenty of sleep you will be able to plan for your "big sleep nights" and work everything else you do around that. Wednesday and Sunday seem the best days to do this because one is the middle of the week and the other is the night before the week starts!
No matter what you do, you must find a way to get plenty of sleep. You are more productive and more vibrant when you're getting the right amounts of sleep - and you're the total opposite when you don't. Hone in on 7-8 hours' sleep every night and you will always be at your best. Good luck.
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