ORGANIZING TIPS FOR WORKING WOMEN: Don't Be a Creep about Your Sleep |
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How and when you sleep tells a lot about you. Pay attention to your body when it comes to sleep so you can work more effectively. Most women in the workplace walk around as if they never sleep. The reason is…they don’t…at least not as much as they should. Are you one of them? With fast-paced days full of work, errands, running the kids around, making meals, paying bills, and on and on, when do you have time to sleep? The key is, you have to make time—I mean, literally schedule your bedtime. Ever since I was little, there’s only one thing that I have always refused to sacrifice, if at all possible—my sleep. You can too. If I sleep less than seven hours or more than eight, you wouldn’t want to be around me throughout the day. In fact, after violating my own rule, if I could get away from myself, I would. Think about your answers to these questions: A. How much is enough? How many hours of sleep do you need? Going with fewer hours is OK for 1 or 2 nights, but if done repeatedly, your productivity and disposition will be compromised. Sleeping too much can weigh you down as well. B. Are you a snoozer? Do you go to bed too late and have to hit the snooze button 14 times before you get up in the morning? That should tell you something – go to bed earlier. C. Do you nap at work? Does your keyboard become a pillow while you’re at work? Leaves marks on your forehead – not pretty. D. Are you moody? Are you always cranky and short-fused? Don’t think so? Ask your co-workers! Know your sleep needs and go to bed at the same time every night so waking up is not such an event. By investing in a good night’s sleep, you will be able to accomplish more during the day because you will be more crisp and productive. What’s Your Prime Time? Another key to being more productive is to identify and recognize your “prime time” – that time of day that you are at your best. Are you a morning person? Afternoon? Evening? Midnight burner? You may even have more than one prime time throughout the day. Take that seriously into consideration as you plan your day and evening! Use your prime time to your advantage. Schedule detail-oriented tasks when you are in peak form. Your concentration level is much more fine-tuned and mistakes are less likely. Then is the time for doing a proposal, writing an article, etc. Schedule mundane, repetitive tasks when you are not in your "zone.” Your level of concentration isn't quite as important because these tasks can be done without much thought. This might include reading email, paying bills, or returning phone calls. Learn your prime time and concentrate on getting the proper amount of sleep for a week (that’s not such a major commitment, is it?) and I guarantee you will feel better and be more productive! (And those around you will be glad you did!) |
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