Quoting this in hopes people read it twice. Water and sleep. Very important.
Thanks. It's SO TRUE. And the more I read about the importance of sleep, the more I'm convinced and the less I feel guilty about getting enough sleep. TOO MANY people wear sleep deprivation like a badge of honor. Like, what? You're a better person because you give yourself only 4-6 hours of sleep? That's ridiculous. I'd say taking proper care of the one body you're given should kinda be a priority.
Plus, they're finding that folks who artificially cut back on their sleep thinking they'll get more work done NEVER actually get more work done in the long run. They end up far less efficient and foggier than folks who are routinely getting enough sleep. And I've seen it in my own case. I NEVER have those midday lulls or desires for a nap that so many folks complain about. Never. I can't remember the last time I took a nap, or even wanted one. When I'm awake, I'm AWAKE and alert. Once in a while you'll see me yawn at weird times of day, but I think that's breathing-related and not sleep related.
I urge everyone who is not losing sleep due to issues beyond their control to make sleep a priority.
On top of this is a related issue:
a day of rest. I HIGHLY recommend taking one day of rest per week. It's one of the Ten Commandments for a reason.
Seriously, right up there with not murdering and not committing adultery and not stealing is TAKING A DAY OF REST.
It's tough at first if you're used to using that seventh day to get stuff done (probably because you don't get enough sleep during the week, ha ha), but once you "get" it, it's a glorious thing that helps balance your health (mental, emotional, and physical health). And if you ARE short on sleep, that one day can be a nap-time day too.
Okay, off my soapbox. I'm 57 years old and I've had to learn too many things the hard way. Hoping you younger folks get things right a lot sooner than I did.