Comments on: The Importance of Sleep in the Wired Generation http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/ Highlighting New Ideas and Innovation in Public Health Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:52:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Pulse & Signal » Blog Archive » Summer Daze Can Be Good For Your Health http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-289 Pulse & Signal » Blog Archive » Summer Daze Can Be Good For Your Health Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:53:39 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-289 [...] know I don’t have to remind you about the importance of getting rest, now do I? Just don’t get carried away with the crazy summer time delicacies - I’m not [...] [...] know I don’t have to remind you about the importance of getting rest, now do I? Just don’t get carried away with the crazy summer time delicacies – I’m not [...]

]]> By: New Blogger Neighbor Andre Blackman @ Pulse and Signal, both online….and off! « SocialButterfly. http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-233 New Blogger Neighbor Andre Blackman @ Pulse and Signal, both online….and off! « SocialButterfly. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:22:25 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-233 [...] would probably be when I wrote “The Importance of Sleep in the Wired Generation.” This was one of the first posts I wrote that got decent attention and even the Sleep [...] [...] would probably be when I wrote “The Importance of Sleep in the Wired Generation.” This was one of the first posts I wrote that got decent attention and even the Sleep [...]

]]> By: Natasha http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Natasha Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:19:58 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-136 While I advocate for the personal care of others, this is certainly one way that I do not take care of myself. With an increasing number of people quitting the corporate rat race, or minimizing it for a self-actualizing "side job," it's ironic that we've brought that very rat race into our homes...our sanctuaries. Thanks for the post, Andre! It's an important reminder of the obvious that I ignore! See ya on Twitter (@dreadlocks) While I advocate for the personal care of others, this is certainly one way that I do not take care of myself. With an increasing number of people quitting the corporate rat race, or minimizing it for a self-actualizing “side job,” it’s ironic that we’ve brought that very rat race into our homes…our sanctuaries.

Thanks for the post, Andre! It’s an important reminder of the obvious that I ignore! See ya on Twitter (@dreadlocks)

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Bush Mackel Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:15:21 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-135 @Andre - You know man, I used to think that way but at least for a ton of mind, so much of the work goes into getting them off the ground... The thinking there being that once they're "ready", they're pretty much self sufficient with minimal work needed from yours truly. I think what I really have to do is start putting more work into them on the weekends - But of course easier said than done when Burnout Revenge beckons me. (#);D @Andre – You know man, I used to think that way but at least for a ton of mind, so much of the work goes into getting them off the ground… The thinking there being that once they’re “ready”, they’re pretty much self sufficient with minimal work needed from yours truly.

I think what I really have to do is start putting more work into them on the weekends – But of course easier said than done when Burnout Revenge beckons me. (#);D

]]> By: Andre Blackman http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Andre Blackman Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:10:39 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-134 @jennifer: thank YOU for stopping by! we all have those sporadic busy schedules sometimes, but when you get more into a routine you can plan your sleep accordingly! Hope that happens soon for ya @Mackel: I guarantee you the no sleep for a year goal would come to an end much, much sooner! We all are working on finding that balance - if you want your projects to be successful, the person behind them has to be in good shape right? @jennifer: thank YOU for stopping by! we all have those sporadic busy schedules sometimes, but when you get more into a routine you can plan your sleep accordingly! Hope that happens soon for ya

@Mackel: I guarantee you the no sleep for a year goal would come to an end much, much sooner! We all are working on finding that balance – if you want your projects to be successful, the person behind them has to be in good shape right?

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Bush Mackel Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:15:24 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-125 You know, I used to never get any sleep "back in the day"... I would stay up to insane hours of the night and still wake up early back when I was programming video games in DirectX and DOS. Now, when getting my own things going is REALLY important, I have to often decide : Which am I going to do... Work on my extra projects or get some sleep. It's a hard decision and lately I'm finding that I'm choosing sleep. It's terrible. I wonder what would happen if I decided "no sleep for a year" and spent that year working on my extra stuff. *shrugs* You know, I used to never get any sleep “back in the day”… I would stay up to insane hours of the night and still wake up early back when I was programming video games in DirectX and DOS. Now, when getting my own things going is REALLY important, I have to often decide : Which am I going to do… Work on my extra projects or get some sleep. It’s a hard decision and lately I’m finding that I’m choosing sleep. It’s terrible. I wonder what would happen if I decided “no sleep for a year” and spent that year working on my extra stuff. *shrugs*

]]> By: jenniferburss http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-126 jenniferburss Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:37:21 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-126 Thank you so much for the interesting entry. I am a part time freelance writer who will soon be going into full-time. I work from home but that doesn't mean I get enough rest or time per "regular day" to work. My schedule has been very strange lately to say the least. I hope to get closer to back on track very soon. Thank you so much for the interesting entry. I am a part time freelance writer who will soon be going into full-time. I work from home but that doesn’t mean I get enough rest or time per “regular day” to work. My schedule has been very strange lately to say the least. I hope to get closer to back on track very soon.

]]> By: sittingpugs http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-131 sittingpugs Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:57:01 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-131 <b>We have so many options to keep us busy as opposed to the older generations where you might have been busy but you had fewer options (e.g. working long hours, cleaning the entire house, etc.) We have always been taught to finish things and complete tasks and then move onto recreation/rest</b>. There's a cyclical effect with actual amount of work and the perception of it, which is exacerbated (?) by technologically advanced office equipment, communication devices, and information storage and distributors. If Excel charts and spell-check make certain duties of an accountant, lawyer, or investment banker more efficiently and quickly completed, then there's more work to do, right? The Kelly File might have taken two weeks to do Pre-Microsoft Office Package, but Post? Two or three days tops. So the Mitchell File and the Stewart File can be started on promptly. On the other hand, the Pre-Microsoft Office Package employee might be more likely to create some free time for himself or make sure he can get enough sleep. The Post employee mistakes convenience of software application with time it takes to finish....and ends up watching Youtube for three hours instead. ^&^ We have so many options to keep us busy as opposed to the older generations where you might have been busy but you had fewer options (e.g. working long hours, cleaning the entire house, etc.) We have always been taught to finish things and complete tasks and then move onto recreation/rest.

There’s a cyclical effect with actual amount of work and the perception of it, which is exacerbated (?) by technologically advanced office equipment, communication devices, and information storage and distributors. If Excel charts and spell-check make certain duties of an accountant, lawyer, or investment banker more efficiently and quickly completed, then there’s more work to do, right? The Kelly File might have taken two weeks to do Pre-Microsoft Office Package, but Post? Two or three days tops. So the Mitchell File and the Stewart File can be started on promptly.

On the other hand, the Pre-Microsoft Office Package employee might be more likely to create some free time for himself or make sure he can get enough sleep. The Post employee mistakes convenience of software application with time it takes to finish….and ends up watching Youtube for three hours instead. ^&^

]]> By: Andre Blackman http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Andre Blackman Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:33:29 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-130 First of all, thank you everyone for coming in here with your thoughts and ideas! Believe me, I'm in this battle with you - I love information! @sittingpugs: how about some warm hot chocolate instead? :) I think what's different about our generation is the abundance of choice. We have so many options to keep us busy as opposed to the older generations where you might have been busy but you had fewer options (e.g. working long hours, cleaning the entire house, etc.) We have always been taught to finish things and complete tasks and then move onto recreation/rest. I'd like to call it the "Clean Plate Mentality". We still have that in our heads today - unfortunately, work and tasks don't seem to end at 5:30pm anymore. Mo' distractions, mo' problems. @Jonathan: yep, your body adjusted but I bet that if you gave it a chance to get the rest it wanted, you would eventually get into a more restful groove. Some people say that if you need an alarm to wake up on mornings, you aren't getting enough sleep. I'm still trying to figure out that sort of inner alarm clock zen...not looking too good so far! @MrFresh: Glad you enjoyed the post! I guess part of being a parent is finding that "you time" that we all so desperately need. Have you ever invited the fam into the studio with you? Maybe you could spend quality time and pursue your passion simultaneously with those moments - then get rest! Just a thought. Kudos on the fatherhood status by the way. Very important role. @waynesutton: Thanks for dropping by Wayne! You got it man - we have to CREATE time for ourselves and that means our own health and well being. @Sleep Foundation: Thank you so much for giving us the news about the Sleep Challenge! You're right about sleep beginning in the bedroom - if we have the TV blasting and the laptop humming in the place where we sleep, we eventually will think its a multitasking office and not a place for rest and rejuvenation. First of all, thank you everyone for coming in here with your thoughts and ideas! Believe me, I’m in this battle with you – I love information!

@sittingpugs: how about some warm hot chocolate instead? :) I think what’s different about our generation is the abundance of choice. We have so many options to keep us busy as opposed to the older generations where you might have been busy but you had fewer options (e.g. working long hours, cleaning the entire house, etc.) We have always been taught to finish things and complete tasks and then move onto recreation/rest. I’d like to call it the “Clean Plate Mentality”. We still have that in our heads today – unfortunately, work and tasks don’t seem to end at 5:30pm anymore. Mo’ distractions, mo’ problems.

@Jonathan: yep, your body adjusted but I bet that if you gave it a chance to get the rest it wanted, you would eventually get into a more restful groove. Some people say that if you need an alarm to wake up on mornings, you aren’t getting enough sleep. I’m still trying to figure out that sort of inner alarm clock zen…not looking too good so far!

@MrFresh: Glad you enjoyed the post! I guess part of being a parent is finding that “you time” that we all so desperately need. Have you ever invited the fam into the studio with you? Maybe you could spend quality time and pursue your passion simultaneously with those moments – then get rest! Just a thought. Kudos on the fatherhood status by the way. Very important role.

@waynesutton: Thanks for dropping by Wayne! You got it man – we have to CREATE time for ourselves and that means our own health and well being.

@Sleep Foundation: Thank you so much for giving us the news about the Sleep Challenge! You’re right about sleep beginning in the bedroom – if we have the TV blasting and the laptop humming in the place where we sleep, we eventually will think its a multitasking office and not a place for rest and rejuvenation.

]]> By: National Sleep Foundation http://pulseandsignal.com/health-in-society/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-129 National Sleep Foundation Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:53 +0000 http://pulseandsignal.com/the-importance-of-sleep-in-the-wired-generation/#comment-129 Better sleep basics begin in the bedroom. With so many Americans working longer and sleeping less, the National Sleep Foundation created the Great American Sleep Challenge. It is easy, educational and interactive and provides tips to help get better Zzzzs. Log on to http://www.sleepfoundation.org/challenge ; take the Sleep Challenge - and be on your way to better sleep tonight. The National Sleep Foundation Better sleep basics begin in the bedroom. With so many Americans working longer and sleeping less, the National Sleep Foundation created the Great American Sleep Challenge. It is easy, educational and interactive and provides tips to help get better Zzzzs. Log on to http://www.sleepfoundation.org/challenge ; take the Sleep Challenge – and be on your way to better sleep tonight.

The National Sleep Foundation

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