How can you help clients develop better self-awareness of their sleep habits?

As a Chartered Accountant, I've seen firsthand how intertwined our financial lives are with our day-to-day habits. And let me tell you, sleep habits play a bigger role than most people realize. Think of it this way – a well-rested mind is like the sharpest tool in our financial toolbox.

No-sleep is incompatible with life. It’s one of the most important aspect of your life and you must take care of it. It’s key for mental and physical health, not only in the short term but particularly in the long term. Get your sleep right and everything else will work.

As a business owner I have seen first hand how a sound sleep impact your other days business. Sleeping habits has a bigger role to play on your personalities.

Encourage clients to establish a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends. Emphasize winding down before bed, perhaps with calming activities like reading or gentle stretching. I've found that creating a relaxing bedtime routine can significantly improve sleep quality.

Ein Beispiel, das die Lebenswichtigkeit von Schlaf unterstreicht ist, dass Schlafentzug ein sehr wirksames Foltermittel darstellt. Wir müssen nicht so weit gehen und keinen Schlaf erlauben, aber auch zu wenig Schlaf qu?lt den K?rper und wir sind uns dessen vielleicht gar nicht mehr bewusst, weil wir uns halt ?immer so fühlen“. Schlaf ist tats?chlich DAS wirkungsvollste Mittel, um dem K?rper Erholung und Entspannung zu geben. Im Schlaf k?nnen auch die Organe, die nie Pause machen, ihr Tempo drosseln und sich dadurch regenerieren: das Herz und die Lunge, indem im Schlaf sowohl die Herz- als auch die Atemfrequenz reduziert werden.

Ask about their daily routine: What time they wake up. What time they go to sleep. Meal timings. Screen exposure timings. Sun light exposure. Physical activity. Caffeine intake. Alcohol intake. What happens at night when they sleep. These are the main aspects. Most of the sleep tracker are not accurate. A good meter of judgment is how you feel in the morning when you wake up.

Die im Artikel beschriebene Vorgehensweise ist sehr technisch und so kompliziert und aufw?ndig sollte es gar nicht sein. Das wichtigste Kriterium, um die eigene Schlafqualit?t zu beurteilen, ist eine simple Frage: Wie fühle ich mich nach dem Aufwachen? Frisch und energiegeladen für den Tag? Klarer Kopf und sortierte Gedanken? Wenn eher das Gegenteil zutrifft, dann war der Schlaf nicht erholsam, unabh?ngig davon, was Schlaftracker oder Apps aussagen. In diesem Fall ist es wichtig, die Schlafqualit?t und m?glicherweise auch die Schlafdauer zu verbessern.

Don’t over complicate sleep. Try and go to sleep and wake up at the same time. Control alcohol and caffeine intake. They both affect the quality of sleep. Last coffee before sleeping should be around 10-12 hours before. Alcohol will affect your sleep quality even at a very low dose. Try and eat something at least 2 hours before going to sleep. Room to sleep should be cold (you don’t need to feel cold). Get sun light exposure in within the first hour after waking and in the afternoon when sun goes down. It’s one of the most important thing you could do to regulate you circadian rhythm. Get in between 7 to 9 hours of sleep.

Instant surveys conducted during my talks with corporate and student audiences reveal that Stress has become a big adversary to sleep. Even after attempting to create the most conducive ambience for sleep, they are just not able to stop thinking. Being a key part of Lifestyle Management, Sleep Cycle Management relates to activities through the day. Sleep impacts the various actions, mood, behaviour, focus and even hunger. These, in turn, impact how you sleep later that night. So you need to organise the entire day in order to create a sleep plan. It cannot be a standalone piece. The brain responds much better when things are aligned as per priority, time and value. When this becomes a routine, the sleep plan becomes successful.

When we're well-rested, it's not just about feeling better the next day. It's about having the mental clarity for what to do the next day! So, when we talk about developing self-awareness about sleep habits for our clients, it's not just about clocking hours in bed. It's about empowering them to unlock their full financial potential by understanding that their sleep isn't just downtime; it's an investment in their financial well-being.

Schlaf ist Deine Super-Power! Ein ausgeruhter und erholter K?rper ist den ganzen Tag über leistungsf?hig und produktiv, w?hrend ein klarer Kopf Dir hilft schneller und fokussierter zu denken und bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen. Erholsam zu schlafen ist eine F?higkeit, die Du erlernen kannst. Wenn Du bei Deinem K?rper am Steuer sitzt und ihn regulierst, ist es als h?ttest Du einen Zauberstab, Du bleibst leistungsf?hig und gesund und kannst Dein Traumleben erfüllt leben.

Sleep should be one of the biggest priority in your life. No question asked. Neglecting sleep is like wanting to drive a car without fuel. The engine won’t work.