Sleep and Productivity: The Performance Connection
The Business Case for Better Sleep
Sleep-deprived employees cost U.S. businesses $411 billion annually in lost productivity.
Decision-Making Impairment
Just one night of poor sleep reduces complex thinking by 30%.
Creative Problem Solving
REM sleep facilitates innovative connections and insights.
Emotional Intelligence
Sleep loss amplifies negative emotions and reduces empathy.
Memory Consolidation
Skills learned during the day are cemented during sleep.
Corporate Sleep Programs
Forward-thinking companies implementing sleep education.
Power Nap Strategies
NASA-proven 26-minute nap protocol for alertness.
Caffeine Timing
Why delaying your morning coffee can boost effectiveness.
Meeting Scheduling
Aligning important decisions with natural alertness peaks.
Sleep-Tracking for Professionals
Using data to optimize performance schedules.
Business Travel Adaptation
Minimizing jet lag’s impact on negotiations.
Email Management
Setting boundaries to protect wind-down time.
Standing Desk Benefits
Reducing afternoon energy crashes.
Hydration and Cognition
Proper water intake prevents mental fatigue.
Lunch Choices
Macronutrients that prevent post-lunch drowsiness.
Workspace Lighting
Circadian-friendly office illumination.