I think we are all guilty of #8, so much so that Arianna Huffington has written a book about it, and how important sleep is to health and productivity.
I read some of what Ariana Huffington had to say about sleep. It is so tempting, when we finally have some quiet time to ourselves, to just stay up and “play.” But the discipline of sleep is an investment in quality of life!
What a great printable. I’m guilty of staying up late a lot. Although allergies, allergy medicine, and exercise all make me pass out much earlier. So that’s been helping!
I don’t use an alarm clock at all, much less a snooze button. It helps.
Oh yes, have to take that allergy medicine as I’m getting into bed or I am totally useless. Love the warming weather that means more fresh air, which helps with sleep too!
It always is! Tempting to stay up and have some “me” time when the house is quiet and the demands of the day have abated, but in the long run, it really doesn’t pay.
Guilt at times of #2, #6, #7, & #8 at times! I have been much better at only drinking a couple cups of coffee or tea each day rather than drinking it all day long:) It is hard as a full-time blogger/writer to not be on my laptop or phone all day but so nice when we take breaks!
Most of a blogger’s business is best handled at a screen. But for those who work in an office, sometimes it is just more efficient to pick up the phone! I finally had to make a change with the coffee habit. I was drinking cups and cups mindlessly…and then I’d be shaky, which really isn’t any fun!
My worst day starts with #8 – too little sleep from staying up late. It’s a battle to get in bed early to get enough rest. I am so glad you are reminded us all of the importance of a good bedtime.
Staying up can be hard to resist, especially when we have a lot to do, or crave some uninterrupted downtime. Sometimes, it just comes down to discipline. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted a good night’s sleep!
Oh oh!! Ya got me Seana! I must have done at least half of these so far today. Am I in trouble, is it too late to save the day? I should know better! I am hosting a link party later on today Called Sweet Inspiration. It is open to all sorts of posts and I’d love for you to link this up. It runs Friday till Tuesday. I hope you will join us.
I get shaky if I drink coffee all day. I started drinking a glass of water each time I finished a cup of coffee and I found it helped me not crave the coffee as much…
Great advice! I was guilty of #5. Especially after starting my own business. I was working non-stop until I felt like I was going to burn out. Now I take breaks and tell myself it is ok to have a day off.
Totally agree with everything! I’m now writing for a SLEEP blog and I do get to research a lot about sleep and the negative impacts of snoozing. I didn’t realize it before. I was always hitting snooze when I was still on my previous job.
“Snooze” sleep is just awful sleep – doesn’t refresh me at all. I finally gave it up and now I often wake up just before the alarm. Makes for a better morning!
Great infographic, Seana! The one thing that makes me have a bad day is when I wake up too early and can’t get back to sleep. I can’t concentration and I get frustrated easily. Thanks for sharing. Definitely pinning this one.
I definitely agree, Sabrina. This is happening more and more to me, and it is pretty much beyond our control. I can make myself go to bed, but can’t always make me myself sleep!
I’ve never met anyone who is 100% productive… and I have met some very impressive and accomplished people! We just aren’t wired that way. Seems to me that productivity comes in spurts. I’d rather make the most of focused sessions and then break and refresh than work half-heartedly all day. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Is this your first Infographic, Seana? It looks great! I completely agree on the snooze button. I’m much more productive and happy if I get up on time and start my day with a workout!
These are great. I think the other thing would be to not look at the negative side of things or find the drama in things. I’ve been in kind of a funk lately, so I sat down today and did some journalling. I wrote down all the pesky little things that have been upsetting me lately and tried to come up with ways that I could turn them around to something positive, or at least not let them bug me as much. That was helpful and I’m already feeling better, although my husband is going on day 6 of the dreaded “man cold” and I’m feeling really grateful I work OUTSIDE the home…..
So sorry about the “man cold”… you’d think some of them were on their last breath! I LOVE this comment, and it really is a wonderful addition to the list. Attitude and self-talk are so much more powerful than we acknowledge. We really have the option on how we view and react to situations, and being negative actually becomes a habit. Sometimes when we are in a group where this is the vibe, we actually compete “one-downing” each other. Sending you a big smile for the weekend, and Happy Mother’s Day Adrian!
I’ve been guilty of #3 on a few occasions and I have always regretted it. If I don’t have a list, nothing gets done. Love the infographic, btw. It’s a great visual. =)
Thanks for the affirmation, Deb! I thought I should give an infographic a try… mix it up a bit! Actually, the responses to this have been a lot of fun, so I’m thinking about doing another one sometime. AND of course, I’ve gotta get going on FB Live!
Guilty of #6 – there have been a few times I sent an email when a phone call would have been more appropriate.
I’ve been there as well, Janet, and in hindsight I see I could have made a better choice!
Usually by the time we realize our mistake, the conversation has expanded over several days, or we’ve unintentionally offended someone.
I hate when that happens. I feel awful if someone has misinterpreted an electronic communication, or if I wasn’t clear and created a problem!
Totally guilty of all myself, especially #8, when I am reading a good book or streaming Netflix here!! 🙂
#8 is especially tempting when you have young children and evening is your only “alone” time!
I think we are all guilty of #8, so much so that Arianna Huffington has written a book about it, and how important sleep is to health and productivity.
I read some of what Ariana Huffington had to say about sleep. It is so tempting, when we finally have some quiet time to ourselves, to just stay up and “play.” But the discipline of sleep is an investment in quality of life!
What a great printable. I’m guilty of staying up late a lot. Although allergies, allergy medicine, and exercise all make me pass out much earlier. So that’s been helping!
I don’t use an alarm clock at all, much less a snooze button. It helps.
Oh yes, have to take that allergy medicine as I’m getting into bed or I am totally useless. Love the warming weather that means more fresh air, which helps with sleep too!
So many ways to derail the day! My favorite is go to bed too late the night before. It’s always a bad day with less rest.
It always is! Tempting to stay up and have some “me” time when the house is quiet and the demands of the day have abated, but in the long run, it really doesn’t pay.
Guilt at times of #2, #6, #7, & #8 at times! I have been much better at only drinking a couple cups of coffee or tea each day rather than drinking it all day long:) It is hard as a full-time blogger/writer to not be on my laptop or phone all day but so nice when we take breaks!
Most of a blogger’s business is best handled at a screen. But for those who work in an office, sometimes it is just more efficient to pick up the phone! I finally had to make a change with the coffee habit. I was drinking cups and cups mindlessly…and then I’d be shaky, which really isn’t any fun!
My worst day starts with #8 – too little sleep from staying up late. It’s a battle to get in bed early to get enough rest. I am so glad you are reminded us all of the importance of a good bedtime.
Staying up can be hard to resist, especially when we have a lot to do, or crave some uninterrupted downtime. Sometimes, it just comes down to discipline. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted a good night’s sleep!
Oh oh!! Ya got me Seana! I must have done at least half of these so far today. Am I in trouble, is it too late to save the day? I should know better! I am hosting a link party later on today Called Sweet Inspiration. It is open to all sorts of posts and I’d love for you to link this up. It runs Friday till Tuesday. I hope you will join us.
It’s never too late to save the day… and to make tomorrow even better! I will check out your link up, thanks for inviting me.
This is a great list!!! <3 I tend to drink coffee most of the day and then have a headache and realize that, oh yeah, I should drink water too!
I get shaky if I drink coffee all day. I started drinking a glass of water each time I finished a cup of coffee and I found it helped me not crave the coffee as much…
Great advice! I was guilty of #5. Especially after starting my own business. I was working non-stop until I felt like I was going to burn out. Now I take breaks and tell myself it is ok to have a day off.
Very hard for entrepreneurs to take a day off – I relate! But we really are more productive when we rest and refresh…
OMG, this is so on target! I, of course, don’t do any of these things (smile) but my daughter does! I’m sharing with her now!
I’ve certainly been guilty myself… nice to know you aren’t the only one, right?
Totally agree with everything! I’m now writing for a SLEEP blog and I do get to research a lot about sleep and the negative impacts of snoozing. I didn’t realize it before. I was always hitting snooze when I was still on my previous job.
“Snooze” sleep is just awful sleep – doesn’t refresh me at all. I finally gave it up and now I often wake up just before the alarm. Makes for a better morning!
Great infographic, Seana! The one thing that makes me have a bad day is when I wake up too early and can’t get back to sleep. I can’t concentration and I get frustrated easily. Thanks for sharing. Definitely pinning this one.
I definitely agree, Sabrina. This is happening more and more to me, and it is pretty much beyond our control. I can make myself go to bed, but can’t always make me myself sleep!
Love your list! My favorite is #5. If we expect to be 100% productive, then we will always fail…because our bodies need a break.
I’ve never met anyone who is 100% productive… and I have met some very impressive and accomplished people! We just aren’t wired that way. Seems to me that productivity comes in spurts. I’d rather make the most of focused sessions and then break and refresh than work half-heartedly all day. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Is this your first Infographic, Seana? It looks great! I completely agree on the snooze button. I’m much more productive and happy if I get up on time and start my day with a workout!
Look at me “branching out” over here… thought I would give infographics a try. Janet inspires me to try new formats:) Run a mile for me tomorrow!
These are great. I think the other thing would be to not look at the negative side of things or find the drama in things. I’ve been in kind of a funk lately, so I sat down today and did some journalling. I wrote down all the pesky little things that have been upsetting me lately and tried to come up with ways that I could turn them around to something positive, or at least not let them bug me as much. That was helpful and I’m already feeling better, although my husband is going on day 6 of the dreaded “man cold” and I’m feeling really grateful I work OUTSIDE the home…..
So sorry about the “man cold”… you’d think some of them were on their last breath! I LOVE this comment, and it really is a wonderful addition to the list. Attitude and self-talk are so much more powerful than we acknowledge. We really have the option on how we view and react to situations, and being negative actually becomes a habit. Sometimes when we are in a group where this is the vibe, we actually compete “one-downing” each other. Sending you a big smile for the weekend, and Happy Mother’s Day Adrian!
I’ve been guilty of #3 on a few occasions and I have always regretted it. If I don’t have a list, nothing gets done. Love the infographic, btw. It’s a great visual. =)
Thanks for the affirmation, Deb! I thought I should give an infographic a try… mix it up a bit! Actually, the responses to this have been a lot of fun, so I’m thinking about doing another one sometime. AND of course, I’ve gotta get going on FB Live!
haha, or you can just do opposite of it to have a good day. Funny.
Exactly!