Tweeting at night, especially the night before game day, will mess up your performance. In fact, one study of NBA players found that they scored fewer points per game, experienced lower shooting percentage of both field goals and free throws. … Read More
Sleep loss is one of the causes of fatigue at work. You may wonder if you are fatigued or not. Take the “Am I fatigued? Self-Assessment” below. If you respond to more than 5 items, then you are probably fatigued. … Read More
Extended work hours beyond 8 hours is great for the paycheck and great for the employer but it ain’t so great for the following reasons: More mistakes More errors More accidents Worse sleep Greater health risk Try to keep your … Read More
Many companies given workers a safety incentive or bonus if there are no accidents. You increase your chances of earning the incentive/bonus if your company does what they’re supposed to do, which you can’t control but you can influence. And … Read More
New scientific evidence with Major League Baseball (MLB) players finds that sleeping about a hour longer (sleep extension) for five days results in enhanced cognitive performance and more focused attention. It is obvious how this benefits professional ball players. How … Read More
The NBA Superstar, Chris Paul, shared his advice about the need for sleep even with his hectic schedule juggling life and pro basketball. Sleep Tip #167: Learn from athletic superstars about the restorative power of rest and sleep.
Naps limited to 5-15 minutes will reduce sleepiness and improve your cognitive performance. Longer naps (over 30 minutes) do not yield the same benefits. Sleep Tip #67: Take a nap to reduce sleepiness and boost cognitive performance.
We all have to work to make a living….at least most of us. If your boss doesn’t care about your health and performance by demanding that you work too many hours or paying you so little that you have to … Read More
