Vacations are supposed to be restful, right? You don’t have to be at work. Most people don’t even have to set an alarm clock while they’re on vacation. You have long, peaceful days to spend in the location of your choice, whether you’re lounging on the beach, hanging out by a lake, or taking the…
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Work Night Shift? It’s Still Possible to Get Good Sleep
There are many reasons why you might be working on the night shift. You might not have any choice, or you might like the higher pay that many night shift employees can enjoy. It might work better with your schedule — such as with child care — or you might just enjoy being able to work…
The Importance of Rest to your Professional Success
We’ve all been in that situation: because you are tired, you fail to pay attention at work. Sometimes, like being in an important business meeting, that lack of attention can be embarrassing. Other times, like working in dangerous situation, it can be life-threatening. Make no mistake: rest matters in your professional life. But did you know…
Rest & Work-Life Balance: A Different Conversation
An overnight snowfall capped autumn’s golden leaves this morning in Colorado, where our company was born. Even as the snow sparkled in the sunshine, dripping and sliding in slushy clumps to the ground, it reminded us that winter is coming. Forgive the Game of Thrones reference. The point is that time is limited, and the…
Vacation, Shmacation: Why Don’t We Take Time Off?
Apparently, the Brits think we Americans have a national vacation problem. A recent article in the Guardian testifies to this, questioning why so many Americans fail to take all—or any—of their vacation days each year, working significantly more days than their counterparts in other countries. This summer, the BBC reported that 40 percent of American…
Why Successful Entrepreneurs Sleep More
A recent article in Entrepreneur magazine said it all—many entrepreneurs sleep less than they should. But that stereotypical sleep deprivation is a bad, bad thing that’s hopefully going away. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we know how tough it can be to build a successful business. There’s just so much to do and all of it is…
How Sleep Helps Work-Life Balance
Looking for ways to navigate that tricky relationship between your work and the rest of your life? Well, certainly it’s a lot harder to compartmentalize than it used to be. We come home and our phones, tablets and laptops come with us. Plus, more and more people are working flexible hours or working from home…
Why Work Could Be Ruining Your Sleep
We’ve heard a lot about how lack of sleep can harm productivity at work. But what if work harms sleep…and all of the other things in life that rely on it? New studies are showing that work is cutting into sleep and overall quality of life in a big way for many Americans. As a…
Want to Get Ahead? Sleep!
Think sleep deprivation and gallons of coffee are required for becoming a high-powered, “successful” leader or executive? Think again. Research continues to point to the importance of a full night’s sleep for top productivity and career success. Now, new research even concludes that sleep literally pays off in money earned. The Wall Street Journal reported…