Why Rest Is Vital For Your Success

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When launching a new project, you might feel like you have so much energy that you don’t know what to do. You channel it into the setup, client, idea, and branding. 

Burning the midnight oil, the candle, both ends and all the other cliches about working too hard. And for the most part, it pays off in the short term. However, this is an unsustainable way to run a business in the long term. 

The rest and sleep you have are vital for making the right business decisions, delivering clean and exciting work - and functioning daily.  Sleep, like eating and drinking, is a basic need. And our basic needs have to be satisfied for us to prosper.

While many people don’t need more than 5 hours of sleep or recommend several naps during the day instead of 8 hours at night, most people need to sleep for an extended period. 

Lack of sleep also makes us dangerous. We will make decisions requiring a car accident lawyer, business decisions that don’t make sense, and miss paying invoices and bills that need our attention. 

Concentration

Almost all work requires concentration, and a healthy sleeping pattern ensures you can do that. Our productivity is impacted when we get up early and work longer hours -rather than entirely focusing on shorter hours. 

Problem-solving

Solving problems is much more challenging when one can’t concentrate, and one of the biggest things that small business owners and freelancers do is to solve problems or create services and products to solve them. 

Slicing hours off your nightly snooze might ultimately impact your overall ability to make intelligent connections and may lead to missed business opportunities. 

Remembering

Do you can’t remember the deadline? Did you miss a call because it wasn’t on your schedule? Not getting enough sleep can impact our ability to recall details. 

It can also mean we are more likely to lose our train of thought, which can be detrimental during meaningful conversations. 

Immunity

Lack of sleep can be a significant issue for those who regularly sniffle or have a full-blown cold. 

The more often you aren’t feeling 100%, the more often you will need to change your schedule, which may impact clients and customers. 

It is not just immunity either; a lack of sleep can be one of the driving forces behind anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. 

Anxiety and depression can be a complex combination to tackle, and when you are the sole owner and person running your business, it can have a severe impact. 

Social 

Socializing can be challenging when we aren’t refreshed and well-rested, which can also negatively impact our clients. Sleeplessness causes irritability, difficulty forming sentences, and difficulty having conversations. 

Being tired all day can impact our decision-making, and that can cause irreparable damage to your business. For tips on always making the best decisions: Making Smart Decisions For Your Business.

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