The English cleric and father of the Methodist movement believed early rising was ‘favourable to health, business and devotion’. The practice of early rising is not only enforced in the bible it is exemplified in the conduct of patriarchs, prophets and kings. There is evidence that influential men have managed with minimal sleep in the past. But even they understand its long-term value. Nikola Tesla - the groundbreaking electrical engineer - never slept for more than two hours a night. In 1903 he insisted: “Every hour stolen from sleep is two hours taken from life itself.” But Tesla knew he needed to sleep even if it meant taking a break. In 2020 Vladimir Putin is a firm believer in the value of sleep. On the face of it, Russia’s president is a workaholic world leader with little time to wind down. “And if you like sleep you’ll be a healthy president.” But when one four-year-old boy asked Putin if it was difficult being a president and how many hours he slept the reply was telling. The list of male role models seemingly eschewing sleep is long and compelling. It’s easy to understand why men might believe the hype. However, believing the science is a much better bet. Raising a glass to better sleep during lockdown And there are just as many powerful men who point to sleep as their most valuable ally. It’s possible to liken the effect of missing sleep to drinking too much alcohol. Men might be unwilling to address problems associated with poor sleep but many can relate to how they feel following a couple of pints. The average person needs about eight hours of sleep per night and getting less than that can have a significant impact on your brain function.Ī person who needs eight hours sleep per night - and gets only six - is impaired to the same degree as if they drank two pints of beer before work. When we’re under the influence of alcohol we aren’t aware of the effects - we often think we’re fine. However, failing to get your full complement of sleep really isn’t fine.
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