How to Work Smarter

Host: You need every edge you can get in today's high-strung work environment. Used to be you did that by pulling all-nighters at work. It was a sign of dedication. Leave the office as the sun was rising and no one could claim they worked harder or longer than you. But is that really working smarter? The latest research says no way. By not getting enough sleep you can be taking risks with your career in a job market where you really need to be in top form. Well, one thing lack of sleep interferes with your decision-making. Stay away 18 hours and your performance on cognitive tasks, concentration, fact retention, problem-solving, dropped to the level of someone who is legally drunk. Another thing, lack of sleep makes the brain 60% more reactive, making you more likely to lose your cool or overreact to situations at work. The worst of it is you don't even know it's happening. But believe me, everyone else in the office does. So if you're looking for a simple way to work smarter, be healthier, make better decisions, and stand out in a brutal job market, do yourself a favor -- sleep on it.

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