What if I told you that taking a nap today would make you better at your job tomorrow?
Let’s take a closer look at how resting better and more often can improve your overall productivity.
Here are two reasons why you should listen to the full episode.
- Learn why many of us don’t get enough sleep at night.
- Discover how to form a more positive relationship with rest.
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Episode Highlights
Why Do We Need Sleep?
- Our brain is still very much active when it is in its resting state.
- During sleep, we recharge and restore our energy from the day.
- Instead of spending energy working on complex problems, making decisions, and powering us through the day, the brain gets to spend energy on fixing and replacing damaged cells, cleaning out toxins, processing what has happened to us during the day, and working on problems that we may struggle with while awake.
Why Are So Many Of Us Resistant to Rest?
- There is a common misconception that working more generates more output, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This way of thinking is how we burn out easily.
How Can We Get More Rest Throughout Our Day?
- Invest in stress-free activities, “down time,” naps, and an actual full night’s rest.
- Rest extends beyond laying your head down to sleep at night, so you may need to add in a restful activity to your plans for the day.
What Makes an Activity Restful?
- If an activity is not stress-inducing, it may be considered restful. Less urgent side projects or passion projects, exploring new skills, and connecting with friends are good examples of this.
5 Powerful Quotes
- “Pop culture and societal norms tell us that working until we drop is the most effective way to produce the highest volume and the best quality of work.”
- “Work and rest are not enemies. They are partners. The more you’re resting, the better you’ll be at working.”
- “During sleep, we have the ability to recharge and restore our energy from the day. Think of it like putting your brain on a maintenance mode.”
- “Taking a break is vital to succeeding at your goals, both short and long term.”
- “Making it through the day’s challenges is more than enough, and when we balance our daily challenges with rest, we may just become better at dealing with them the next day.”
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