This is a lesson I never seem to learn; I don't know about you. But later at night, I start feeling all motivated to get everything done. As a result, I stay up too late to get things done. Heres why that's ALWAYS a bad idea!
You Mess Up Your Sleep Schedule!
If you stay up super late to get things done, One of two things will happen as a result...
- You'll mess up your sleep schedule, Which can sometimes be hard to fix.
- You'll spend all day feeling like crap and be tired.
There are many benefits of having a sleep schedule. Like just not feeling like crap every day.
You Won't Be Productive
One thing I've noticed when I'm tired, I tend to get distracted easier, And I overall just get less done. But when my mind is fully refreshed I can pound out the work at a much faster pace.
I hate that society thinks it's best to work 24/7, It's better just to work when your brain is working best. That's why I take constant "Run" breaks where I just go for a quick jog, Then Come back to finish up. Sometimes when I'm not feeling like writing, I'll draw instead. It's okay to mix it up or go to bed when you can't stay focused. Your brain works so much better after it's well rested. Which is one of the reasons I show up to UPS every day, With my head in the clouds, Because I often spent all day writing, Reading, drawing or studying and my brain is no longer at its peak performance by the time I show up at work.
It's Unhealthy
It's unhealthy to not get your daily sleep. And you feeling like "crap" Should be a good indication of that. When you take care of yourself, it's easier to be more productive. When you don't take care of yourself, then it's obvious why you don't get much done.
So Just get your sleep.
