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Workload Insomnia: Tips and treatments for recovering from it

  • October 03, 2017
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With increase in workloads, insomnia (lack of sleep) is spreading around the world like an epidemic. A poll conducted by National Sleep Foundation in 2010, showed that one-third of the adults report lack of sleep on workdays and one-fourth say that they are not able to get enough sleep because of their work schedule. An adult should have seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Insomnia can result in various short and long term implications on health, happiness and work performance. Lack of sleep even by one hour a night can lead to 30% to 40% decrease in work performance. With time, insomnia increases the risk of hypertension, depression, anxiety, diabetes, weight gain, heart attack and shorter life span.

Tips to avoid workload insomnia:

  •   Use bedroom only for sleeping. Don’t work, watch TV or use computer.
  • Get out of bed, when you have trouble sleeping. Do something relaxing such as reading, meditation.
  • Avoid use of stimulating or stressful triggers before going to bed.
  • Don’t look at any watch or clock when you can’t sleep as it further aggravates the situation.
  • Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga before going to bed.
  • Eat healthy and exercise regularly.

What to do at work front?

  • Manage your work judiciously.
  • Don’t get overworked and stop worrying about what was not done at the job that day.
  • Forget about all work related issues the minute you enter your home.
  • In case you have work stress, write all your worries before going to bed and clear them out of head.
  •   Take a break from work stress and strain for a day to allow relaxation and balancing of emotional and mental states.
  • Come out of your comfort zone and break your monotonous routine like going to work, doing same tasks every day and then going back home. Just try to do something new every day.

And if you are not able to cope up with sleep deprivation, consult a therapist. Don’t wait for too long. Remember getting every night sleep is just as important as having food or water!

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Disclaimer: Don’t follow any suggestions in this article without consulting a qualified doctor

Sources: 1. “Insomnia, Work And Money.” https://www.forbes.com/2010/08/04/sleep-stress-work-performance-forbes-woman-well-being-insomnia.html. 2. “A Journey From Work Stress And Sleep Disorders.” https://journal.thriveglobal.com/a-journey-from-work-stress-and-sleep-disorders-32d3b5540275. 3. “Insomnia–tips and treatment.” https://fitforwork.org/blog/insomnia/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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