Want more respect Science says change this 1 simple thing

Want more respect Science says change this 1 simple thingWant more respect Science says change this 1 simple thingIt goes without saying that being a leader ishard work. Unfortunately, when company leaders burn the midnight oil too often and leave sleep behind, they can end up doing more harm than good not only to their bodies, but to their businesses. Bragging about thelack of sleepyou get can seem like a competitionwhere the person who works more hours is the champion. But according to science, when yousleep better, you lead better.In astudyconducted forConsulting Psychology Journal Practice and Research, researchers asked 384 leaders and professionals about their sleep patterns, beliefs, attitudes, and problems across differentleadershiplevels. 42 percent of parteicipants reported getting6 hours of sleep each nightor fewer, and 31 percent reported having trouble sleeping at least a few nights each week.So how does this lack of sleep impact leaders? Researchers conducted alongitud inal field experimentwith 223 participants.Participants completed a survey about their sleep habits and were then were randomly assigned to either be given access to sleep therapy or not. Ten weeks later, participants were sent a second survey. The results showed that participants who received the sleeptreatmentdemonstrated betterorganizationalcitizenship, a less-negative affect on company operations, and overall better job satisfaction.In addition to environmental sustainability, managers should consider human sustainability, says Christopher Barnes, an Associate Professor ofManagementat University of Washington, Sleep is an important part of that equation.Having a lack of sleep can also impact your charisma. Less sleepcan causeleaders to appear less articulateand less smart. This can make people more hesitant to do business with them, and can also dull their self-control. And since signs of fatigue are often so apparent, working for a sleep deprived boss can lead employees to reje ct sleep, which can negatively impact their health and production.So, after reading this, youve realized that you need to make some major changes to your sleep schedule to better your physical and company health. Nowwhat do you do?Implement a few sleep-enhancing practices to get better shut eye each night. Applyingmindfulness practicesbypaying attention to the present moment instead of the future can make it easier to fall asleep at night. Another practice you can incorporate is boundary management a cognitive and social technique that encourages building healthy barriers between work and personal life. After examining your current boundary practices, compare the boundaries you already have in place with your ideal preference for setting boundaries, and make a note of what changes would need to be made to align current practices with your ideal.Change doesnt happen in a vacuum speak with your family and colleagues about how to help keep you accountable. Your body and your business willthank you.Kayla Heisler is an essayist and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. She is a contributing writer for Color My Bubble. Her work appears in New Yorks Best Emerging Poets anthology. A version of this post previously appeared onFairygodboss, the largest career community that helps women get the inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits, and work flexibility. Founded in 2015, Fairygodboss offers company ratings, job listings, discussion boards, and career advice.