Go To Bed!

Remember when mom used to yell that to you? And when you ask why she said "Cause you need your sleep" and it took her counting to 10 before you went only to avoid punishment. Well, mom was right. You need to your sleep.

Do you know how long a human can live with total sleep deprivation?  11 days. 

So how much sleep does the average person need?  9 hours

Yep, that's how much the average American slept about 100 years ago. Before TV, Internet, and other modern technologies. And they had just as much to do as us. (Everything was done manually by hand.)

What does the average American get today? 7 hours with 33% sleeping less than 6.5 hours.

And no this is not because they are working harder or longer. It's because of TV, Internet, etc activities that are times wasters. Many people believe, esp. entrepreneurs, that fewer hours of sleep are the signs of a driven, passionate, and hard working business owner or employee. And these people will be quick to point out the great minds like Edison only slept 4 hours per night. Well, while all researchers agree that Edison had an exceptionally great mind they also believe that the light bulb may only have been scratching the surface of his full potential had he gotten more sleep.

So get your sleep. I know you may feel that just one more hour awake during the day will allow you to get more done. But, trust me when you are not sleep deprived you will get more down in less time because your mind will be able to work and focus better. Usually lack of time during the day is due to poor time management not lack of time. If you are well rested you will be better able to manage your time and projects and get more done in less time.

Live Fit,

Josh