In our busy lives, sleep often gets pushed aside. But the research across hundreds of studies is clear: sleep is key for doing well at work. After reading Why We Sleep we got excited. It helps prove that work-life balance isn't just a nice idea; it's directly linked to better performance.
This article is packed with examples showing how a good balance can lead to real success at work. It may be useful for companies that care about their employees' success. It covers the importance of sleep for making choices, being creative, handling emotions, and guiding others!
"Sleep is the single most effective thing you can do to reset your brain and body health."
Why We Sleep | Book by Matthew Walker
Sleep and Work Performance
Sleep and Learning Efficiency: "Sleep plays a crucial role in the consolidation of new information, enhancing learning efficiency and memory retention." Diekelmann, S., Born, J., 2010
Sleep and Cognitive Function Enhancement: "Sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions and choices." Walker, M.P., et al., 2002
Sleep's Impact on Cognitive Performance: "Humans need more than seven hours of sleep each night to maintain cognitive performance. After ten days of just seven hours of sleep, the brain is as dysfunctional as it would be going without sleep for twenty-four hours." Lo, J.C., et al., 2016
Sleep and Attention to Detail: "Lack of sleep affects attention to detail and the ability to perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy." Durmer, J.S., Dinges, D.F., 2005
Sleep and Emotional Processing: "REM sleep plays a crucial role in processing and regulating emotions, helping us cope with emotional challenges." Walker, M.P., van der Helm, E., 2009
Sleep and Social Interactions: "Lack of sleep can impair social skills and the ability to interpret social cues, leading to difficulties in social interactions." Gordon, A.M., Chen, S., 2014
Sleep and Stress Reduction: "Good sleep can help reduce stress levels and improve overall emotional resilience." Prather, A.A., et al., 2013
“To take away sleep is to take away a fundamental support system from the brain.”
Why We Sleep | Book by Matthew Walker
Sleep and Your Health
Sleep and Life Span Correlation: "The shorter you sleep, the shorter your life. The leading causes of disease and death in developed nations—diseases that are crippling health-care systems, such as heart disease, obesity, dementia, diabetes, and cancer—all have recognized causal links to a lack of sleep." Cappuccio, F.P., et al., 2010
Sleep Disruption and Psychiatric Conditions: "Sleep disruption further contributes to all major psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and suicidality." Baglioni, C., et al., 2011
Sleep and Alzheimer's Disease Risk: "Insufficient sleep is a key lifestyle factor determining whether or not you will develop Alzheimer's disease." Spira, A.P., et al., 2013
Sleep and Anxiety: "Insufficient sleep is associated with heightened anxiety levels and an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders." Alfano, C.A., et al., 2009
Sleep and Depression: "Chronic sleep disturbances are strongly linked to the development and exacerbation of depressive symptoms." Baglioni, C., et al., 2011
