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More than 40 percent of adults experience daytime sleepiness severe enough to interfere with their daily activities at least a few days each month - with 20 percent reporting problem sleepiness a few days a week or more.5
Sleep deprivation tends to be a common problem for working professionals. Some factors that affect a persons ability to sleep include: stress, obesity, alcohol and drug abuse, family problems, and following an irregular sleep schedule.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (3/4/11)
As illustrated in Figure 2 above, lack of sleep can wreak havoc on a persons ability to perform certain tasks that are essential for daily productivity. Some studies have also shown that lack of sleep can also contribute to a greater risk of sustaining an occupational injury, and may also lead to things like irritability, impatience, and moodiness.
Sleep deprivation induces significant reductions in performance and alertness. Reducing your nighttime sleep by as little as one and a half hours for just one night could result in a reduction of daytime alertness by as much as 32%. 1
Keep a regular sleep/wake schedule Get regular exercise Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before sleep Dont drink or eat caffeine four to six hours before bed and minimize daytime use
The first thing experts will tell you about sleep is that there is no "magic number." Not only do different age groups need different amounts of sleep, but sleep needs are also individual. Just like any other characteristics you are born with, the amount of sleep you need to function best may be different for you than for someone who is of the same age and gender. While you may be at your absolute best sleeping seven hours a night, someone else may clearly need nine hours to have a happy, productive life. 3
Getting a good nights sleep is essential to experiencing productivity at work. Getting more sleep will help make daily tasks easier, can prevent unnecessary occupational mistakes, and can also lead to a healthier lifestyle.
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