Book Summary: The Sleep Revolution
Arianna Huffington’s The Sleep Revolution is an examination of sleep and its importance in our lives. Sleep can influence our productivity both at home and at work, our overall health and even influence the health of our relationships.
Related Book Summaries:
The Sleep Solution – W. Chris Winter
The War Of Art – Steven Pressfield
Off The Clock – Laura Vanderkam
Quotes:
These two threads that run through our life—one pulling us into the world to achieve and make things happen, the other pulling us back from the world to nourish and replenish ourselves—can seem at odds, but in fact they reinforce each other.
It’s also our collective delusion that overwork and burnout are the price we must pay in order to succeed.
The Sleep Revolution Book Summary Notes:
- One of the leading causes of sleep deprivation is workaholism.
- A US report from 2010 found that approximately 30% of workers get less than six hours of sleep per night.
- Some of the best productivity hacks for employees include being able to take naps and working somewhere you can be exposed to sunlight.
- Sleeping next to your partner can be important for your happiness in a relationship as well. A study from 2014 found 94% of couples who sleep close enough to touch are happy with their relationships vs 68% who don’t sleep that close.
- Sleep is also needed for optimal athletic performance. The author makes mention of the cheetah as an example which can achieve incredible speeds but also requires up to 18 hours of sleep per day to recharge.
- Social media influence can also affect our sleep quality. Being addicted to social media not only impacts our sleep it also leads to higher levels of anxiety.
- Light emitted by our devices is of the blue spectrum which can impact our sleep quality.
