Get Some Sleep

You can't work 24 hours a day.

Aug 3, 2001

The more you stress, the less you sleep, and the less you sleep,the more you're stressed. If this sounds like you, you need tomake sleep part of your strategic planning. A good night'ssleep helps maintain your good health and energy level, which cangive you an edge in business.

Not everyone needs a solid eight hours a night. Determine howmuch you need to feel rested and at your best. Can't get tosleep? Focus on the benefits of a good night's rest. Remindyourself you need to garner the energy and enthusiasm to accomplishyour tasks.

Remember, your sleeping habits affect your business-eitherpositively or negatively. And here's one case where if yousnooze, you definitely won't lose.

Excerpted from Get Smart: 365 Tips To Boost Your EntrepreneurialIQ

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