How entrepreneurs can have less stress by improving sleep quality
Stress can negatively affect every aspect of life and this includes an entrepreneur’s job performance. If the problem is lack of sleep, then getting educated on how to fix the issue is key to sleeping through the night.
In fact, maintaining healthy relationships with employees, maintaining a positive work environment and having peace of mind are a few benefits. Here’s how sleep can help entrepreneurs combat stress.
Lack of sleep can affect the mood
Sleep deprivation, no matter how big or small, may seriously affect a person’s mood. Some people tend to get angry and snap at someone, then apologize due to lack of sleep. While this person may have slept a seemingly reasonable five hours, it clearly affected them to the point of losing control of their emotions. Furthermore, work can be frustrating because it can be difficult to concentrate on the task at hand. Not to mention the fact that operating machinery and supervising employees can be extremely unsafe when someone is nodding off.
According to research, sleep deprivation can cause someone to become angry and irritable. Besides this, research conducted by those at the University of Pennsylvania has shown that those with partial sleep deprivation of 4.5 hours per night had higher levels of sadness, anger and stress after one week. After this, they’re moods improved when they returned to a normal sleep schedule. Being in a positive mindset is essential to proper workplace performance and success.
Irritability may cause outbursts
Feeling angry and irritable from losing sleep not only affects an entrepreneur’s stress but employees too. Consequently, this can lead to outbursts of anger which can cause an employee to lose respect for the boss. Loss of respect may mean they won’t do their jobs correctly, or more conflict may ensue between everyone. As a result, there will be less productivity and a negative work environment. No one can thrive in a healthy manner when a place loses it’s sense of balance and positivity.
Providing people with inspiration and motivation to succeed on a daily basis is an entrepreneur’s job. This can only be achieved when one takes care of themselves by obtaining a certain amount of sleep nightly. Not only can entrepreneurs feel calmer and well rested, but they’ll also gain respect from everyone around them. Being a leader can be a difficult job but it’s worth the effort. Everyone involved can benefit when the boss maintains his/her health. Employees deserve to be appreciated for all of their hard work and determination.
Tips to improve sleep quality
One of the best ways to keep a business running smoothly is to improve sleep quality. Instead of taking sleeping pills which can cause more irritability and tiredness the day after, consider changing to a hybrid mattress that better supports your body for a quality night’s sleep. In addition to this, whether you have a high tolerance or not, avoid all types of caffeine after 2 p.m. because it can keep you alert for hours after consumption.
Another way to rest easier at night is to avoid staying in bed for more than 20 minutes upon waking. Since this can cause restlessness, get up and do a boring activity such as folding clothes, cleaning the kitchen counters or reading an unstimulating section of the newspaper. After a short time of participating in a boring activity, boredom usually leads to drowsiness, and sleep can come more readily. Another way to sleep deeper and longer is to meditate for a couple of minutes before bedtime.
Entrepreneurs who get the rest they need each night have enough energy to stay in control at work. Besides this, employees have the utmost respect for the boss who treats them the right way. Thinking clearly is crucial to staying on top of career goals and making progress. Everyone needs a break sometimes to take care of their health and well-being, so they can get back to work and enjoy their jobs.
