Sleep. We all do it. We all need it. However, in this fast-paced, competitive and often cut-throat world, requiring sleep is often seen as a flaw with phrases like ‘work hard, play hard’ and ‘you can sleep when you’re dead’ tossed around the workplace with pride. We often see powerful men and women in the media quoting that they survive on 4 hours sleep a night. Not needing much sleep is almost a status - proving endurance, their worth and lack of weakness. However, over time, are they doing a disservice to their health, longevity, productivity and creativity, as well as increasing their risk of chronic disease?
