Topic: Sleep Deprivation

2 chapters across the catalog

Episode 59: I made this mistake so you don’t have to
Episode 59 • • 0:02 - 2:37

59: Episode 59: I made this mistake so you don’t have to

Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Morning Work Habits

A recent daylight savings time change resulted in a week of 4:30 AM wake-ups, leading to significant physical exhaustion by Friday. This fatigue caused a breakdown in professional habits, resulting in hours of mindless scrolling and email checking instead of following a pre-planned work schedule.

sleep deprivationdaylight savingsmindless scrollingproductivity habitsmorning routine
Episode 27: Are your working hours working for you?
Episode 27 • • 1:30 - 2:14

27: Episode 27: Are your working hours working for you?

Accidental 5am Client Email and Slow Productivity Advocacy

A slow productivity advocate accidentally sent a client email at 5:00 AM instead of scheduling it for later, leading to a feeling of professional hypocrisy. The sender followed up with an explanation regarding a poor night's sleep and the decision to work early to allow for rest later in the day. This incident highlights the internal pressure to defend non-traditional working hours even when they are chosen for self-care.

slow productivityclient communicationsleep deprivationemail schedulingwork-life balance