France is getting serious about work/life balance. France passed a law requiring a 35-hour workweek a couple of years ago. On January 1st, French law requires companies to limit email after work for companies with 50 or more employees.

The critics are wondering about the negative impact on productivity. The critics are not wondering about the positive impact on relationships, health, performance, and even productivity.

A similar law will never pass in the United States.

Yet, there is a lesson for all of us to learn with the passing of this French law. This lesson is the heart of Sleep Tip #5.

Sleep Tip #5: Unplug from all devices at least one hour before going to bed.