The best way to start your year off right…

As we face off with a new year, now’s the time we collectively talk about the new resolutions, new goals, and new habits we want to establish in the year ahead. Some of them will last a while, others we’ll kick in days. Some may be private or personal goals, and others will be work-related.

But if you truly want to make 2021 a success, here’s our tip for the most important new habit you can work on – and in happy news, all you gotta do is lie down!

Sleep is one of those restorative things that, when we get enough of it, can help us kick all kinds of goals. According to research released by the A Future That Works campaign, there is actually a link between getting 8 of hours sleep and being more productive at work.

The research found that:

•  54% of workers are not getting enough quality sleep
•  83% of workers who are getting enough sleep are more satisfied with their physical wellbeing

So what are the impacts of sleep on work?

•  82% of workers who are getting enough sleep are more satisfied with their job
•  37% of dissatisfied sleepers said they were either extremely or very stressed about work
•  Workers who do not get enough sleep are more likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months

If you lead a team at work, what can you do to help?

Workplaces can play a role in helping their team get enough rest. Here are some tips to support your team to get the sleep they need, so they wake up ready for a successful day:

•  Ensure workloads are manageable and that expectations are reasonable
•  Keep a watch on overtime hours; long hours at work can minimise people’s sleep time
•  Discourage your team from checking emails or doing work at home after hours

So there you have it, sleep! Sleep can be your new healthy habit for 2021! Sweat dreams!