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How well do you sleep? How many hours/night? Do you think it is important?

by flowbee77
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Lack of sleep increases stroke risk

GET SOME SLEEP guys.

Caps intentional because I believe that a person who is fully rested is a person who is more successful (and according to the study above, healthier).

How many hours of sleep of you guys get on average?

I always try to get a full 8 hours - if not I try to nap during the day to make up the difference.
#hours or night #important #sleep
  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    I get about 6-7 hours per day. Some really busy days I sleep 4-5 hours. I hear your message and I agree.
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  • Profile picture of the author ReplenishSEO
    I sleep 4-6 hours a night. I try for 8 but sometimes there just isnt enough time.

    But hey I still have my health so i gotta take advantage and take care of it at the same time.
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    • Profile picture of the author flowbee77
      Originally Posted by ReplenishSEO View Post

      I sleep 4-6 hours a night. I try for 8 but sometimes there just isnt enough time.

      But hey I still have my health so i gotta take advantage and take care of it at the same time.
      Try to sneak in some zzzs or try even a 15 minute power nap during lunch hour (time yourself with a phone).

      You will really start to see a difference in energy and alertness and 15 minutes does make a significant difference esp. if you are not getting the full 8 hours.

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  • Profile picture of the author SirKonstantine
    10-12 hrs a day.

    Going hard at the gym > more sleep.

    I also eat quite a lot.
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    • Profile picture of the author flowbee77
      Originally Posted by SirKonstantine View Post

      10-12 hrs a day.

      Going hard at the gym > more sleep.

      I also eat quite a lot.
      I can imagine. When you put your body through that much work, you are probably exhausted when you hit the bed.

      But at least you are getting your 8 hours.

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  • Profile picture of the author JustinP
    I sleep 4-5 hours a night. I have seen a ton of studies that argue both sides. Some say 7-8 hours sleep is required for ultimate health. Others say it is a total myth.

    I personally think it comes down to what you believe. I have too many goals to sleep any more than 4-5 hours a night. Been doing for years and I am healthy and full of energy. Excited about my projects, my family, and life in general.

    I DO believe that rest is important and understanding energy management is critical. Working in focused blocks of time (like 90 minutes) with completely detached-from-work breaks is more important than anything else.

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  • Profile picture of the author SeoKungFu
    Sleeping is way too much overrated
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  • Profile picture of the author carsonben
    I used to stay up until 2 or 3 am and then try to get up by 9 am. Doing this I couldn't think clear and my eyes would be so strained. Now I aim for regular 8 hours and in bed by 11pm. I also take sublingual melatonin 2.5 mg. It is a natural sleep aid as your body makes it naturally, but the older you get it makes less. It helps me relax and I fall asleep quickly and feel rested the next day.
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    • Profile picture of the author flowbee77
      Originally Posted by carsonben View Post

      I used to stay up until 2 or 3 am and then try to get up by 9 am. Doing this I couldn't think clear and my eyes would be so strained. Now I aim for regular 8 hours and in bed by 11pm. I also take sublingual melatonin 2.5 mg. It is a natural sleep aid as your body makes it naturally, but the older you get it makes less. It helps me relax and I fall asleep quickly and feel rested the next day.
      Carson, sounds interesting, where do you get that?

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  • Profile picture of the author David Sneen
    Sleeping is an individual thing. There are those who claim to get by on as little as 2-3 hours of sleep. I happen to believe you need at least four hours, so your body can go through the normal dream cycle.

    I also believe in naps. In programming myself to spend as much time working my blog and social marketing, I am doing well on five hours of sleep and two 20 minute naps. I believe naps are awesome.

    One more thing about sleep. When I need to get a blog idea, or a particular idea for my blog...or any other creative endeavor, I think hard about my problem. Then, I sleep on it, or take a walk. My subconscious has solved multiple problems when I have done this.
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    • Profile picture of the author flowbee77
      Originally Posted by David Sneen View Post

      When I need to get a blog idea, or a particular idea for my blog...or any other creative endeavor, I think hard about my problem. Then, I sleep on it, or take a walk. My subconscious has solved multiple problems when I have done this.
      Regarding the walking, I have also done this; and it works. I think it may have something to do with your body focusing on walking and the visuals that your mind enters a meditative/creative state.

      Thanks David.

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    • Profile picture of the author Ricky Tango
      7-8 hours is optimal for me. Sleeping on your ideas or taking breaks to allow your subconscious figure out problems works well. I usually work exercise into my weekly regiment.
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      • Profile picture of the author flowbee77
        Originally Posted by Ricky Tango View Post

        7-8 hours is optimal for me. Sleeping on your ideas or taking breaks to allow your subconscious figure out problems works well. I usually work exercise into my weekly regiment.
        Well said Ricky. I could not imagine going on 4 hours of sleep, especially driving a car.

        I like to think that everyone I entrust with my life (like pilots, etc) have had plenty of sleep.
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  • Profile picture of the author tk226
    I think sleep hours varies by age and your own mind and body wellness. If you're an adult 7 hours of sleep you must have.
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  • Profile picture of the author webbizgold
    Agreed at least 7 hours is about the 'recommended' healthy minimum. I just sleep about 6-7 hours on average, so it's kind of borderline. Most readings seem to say health risks increase sharply once it's less than 5 hours on a longer term.

    Also the time that you sleep is another key factor. Shucks, tell that to myself, as it's 2.30am here as I'm typing this... :p
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