YOU THINK CLEARLY AFTER A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP…   

Today, I want to talk to you about how I find that you tend to think more clearly after a good night's sleep. This means that you should always try to get a good sleep or even a quick nap sometimes, so that you can wake up fresh and see things properly.

Sleep is transformative, isn't it? When you rest well, they say that your brain then processes information better and you make sharper decisions, or solve problems faster than when you are more tired.

Quality sleep isn't a luxury, it's essential, as thoughts also become much clearer, your mood improves and any stress that you're suffering also feels more manageable.

A rested mind normally handles challenges with ease and I'm afraid that this simple truth really changes everything, because you then quickly realise that you simply have to prioritise sleep, just like you would prioritise any meeting that is important to you. You always need to make sure that you then get to bed earlier and get up after having spent sufficient time asleep - your clarity really depends on it.

Here are some examples.

- After a full eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, you quickly notice solutions to the problems you had yesterday, suddenly becoming obvious to you. You also find that your creativity flows more naturally and any decisions that you now reach seem more confident.

- A tired parent finds that they are more irritable and short-tempered, or struggle with patience and problem solving. However, after a good night's sleep they find that they can handle their child's challenges more calmly. ​ - An athlete who prioritises their sleep will usually find that they perform better the next day, not only because they feel more rested and stronger physically, but they find that their mental ability also sharpens as well.

However, some people argue that pushing through exhaustion also builds character and resilience in people. They can also claim that the need for more sleep is often a sign of weakness and that determination matters more than rest. However, sleep studies consistently show scientifically that sleep deprivation impairs our judgment, creativity and physical performance and this perspective is usually counterproductive.

So, today, remember that you need to prioritise your sleep and realise that you feel better and think more clearly after a good night's sleep. In a way, sleep is your secret weapon!