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Title: Poor Sleep Affecting Job Performance, the Mattress Really Does
Matter
Author: Ben Hermsen
Article:
Employees are paying a high price for too little sleep when it
comes to work productivity. Individuals experience an alarming
decline in quality of work, poor judgment and trouble retaining
information as the top work-related consequences from lack of
sleep. According to the Better Sleep Council (BSC) 2007 Better
Sleep Month survey, 44 percent said they were likely to be in an
unpleasant or unfriendly mood-- all bad news for employers,
employees and customers.
You cannot accomplish more if you spend less time sleeping. In
fact, sleep deprivation impacts your level of alertness, your
productivity and your ability to socially interact with
colleagues.
Sleep deprivation impairs your quality and accuracy of work,
clear thinking or judgment and memory of important details.
Companies would be more productive and offices would be happier
places if employees got more of the sleep they need. If you are
looking to improve your daily work performance, you could
benefit by improving the quality of your sleep.
Tired employees often turn to quick-fix performance enhancers to
remedy their sleep deficiency problem, including: * Drinking
coffee or other caffeinated drinks * Taking a nap * Going
outside for fresh air
Few are willing to make the commitment to get more sleep in
order to feel more awake and productive at work. It can be
simple to make noticeable improvements in your performance.
Mattress Matters Many people are losing sleep on mattresses that
may no longer provide optimum comfort. For a good night's sleep
it is recommended that you evaluate your mattress (especially an
inner spring mattress) every five to seven years for comfort and
support and replace if necessary. Many people are sleeping on
mattresses that are five years old or older, with some even on
mattresses eight years old or older. Traditional inner spring
mattresses are not designed to withstand that many years of use.
However, if you are sleeping on a latex mattress or memory foam
mattress, you can sleep comfortably for 15-20 years and
sometimes longer.
The quality of sleep is directly affected by the age of your
mattress. In fact, the study showed new mattresses provided
immediate and sustained benefits in sleep comfort and quality
plus reduced back pain. For the average person, better sleep
quality can be as simple as a new bed.
Five Tips to Improve Sleep and Work Productivity A new mattress
significantly impacts the quality of your sleep; further
suggesting that consumers should regularly evaluate their
mattresses for sufficient comfort and support. Here are five
tips to improve sleep and work productivity:
1.) Pay your sleep debt. Getting even 30 minutes less sleep than
your body needs can lead to accumulated sleep debt, which has
both short- and long-term consequences for health, mood and
performance, both on and off the job. It's important to schedule
8 hours of sleep each night (7.5 to 8.5 is optimal) and maintain
a regular sleep and wake schedule, even on the weekend.
2.) Evaluate mattress performance. Though your mattress may not
show physical signs of wear, it loses comfort and support over
the years. It's important to evaluate your mattress every five
to seven years to ensure it still provides optimal comfort and
support. The age of a mattress directly impacts the quality of
sleep.
3.) Bedroom business. Use your bedroom for sleep and sex only.
The bedroom should be an uncluttered environment that is
relaxing, comfortable and conducive to sleep and relaxation.
Keep work, computers and televisions out of the bedroom!
4.) Kick the caffeine habit. Research shows that caffeine
interferes with getting a restful night's sleep and waking
refreshed in the morning. Avoid caffeine close to bedtime.
5.) Make the investment. You spend one-third of your life in
bed. Be sure to invest in the best quality and most comfortable
mattress you can afford to ensure a great night's rest for a
healthier, happier and more productive you.
Who knows? You might just make more money when you get more
sleep! The Sleep Tips Series from Foam Source is helpful for
improving sleep and quality of life. If you have severe
insomnia, you should seek medical counsel. If you have trouble
with sleep or staying alert and productive at work, visit
FoamSource.com or call 800-255-0181 today for more great
information on optimal sleep and best sleep surfaces.
About the author:
Ben Hermsen is the Director of Research for Foamsource Inc.
Mastering the art of foam since 1985, Foamsource.com is a member
of the Better Business Bureau Online and can be contacted at
questions@foamsource.com or by calling 1-800-255-0181
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