Eat Move Sleep by Tom Rath

Author:Tom Rath
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Missionday, LLC
Published: 2013-07-01T16:00:00+00:00

Sleep to Impress

The vibrancy of a person’s face shapes our immediate perception. I will admit, as I meet and interact with people, my mind is constantly making snap judgments. If a colleague’s face looks wiped out and he has dark circles under his eyes, I make assumptions, even if they are incorrect or unfair. My first reaction is usually empathetic because I can relate to sleepless nights.

However, my mind sometimes makes less forgiving interpretations as well. When I spot a sleep-deprived colleague, I wonder if he has enough energy to make a meaningful contribution to a meeting. What’s worse, if I notice a pattern, I assume he is struggling more generally at work or in his personal life. Others may suspect a drinking problem. Again, none of this is particularly fair, but we make these snap judgments hundreds of times in a week.

Nothing is more damaging to the way others perceive us as the cosmetic impact of sleep deprivation. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that random people clearly judge us based on how sleepy or rested we look. What the researchers learned, after asking 65 untrained observers to rate photos of people who were sleep deprived versus those with normal sleep, confirms what you would have guessed.

Without any background knowledge, random people rated the “sleep-deprived” group as being less healthy, less attractive, and more tired. Other studies reveal that the stress-induced changes associated with insomnia could cause your skin to look much worse through various physiological mechanisms.

Sleeplessness is one of the only major conditions visible on the outside before it takes a long-term toll inside. On days when you need the most energy and want to make a good physical impression, plan for a sound night of sleep. If you sleep well consistently over time, it will cut years off your appearance.

Eat more carrots and tomatoes for a truly natural tan. Also add salmon and blueberries for better hair and skin.

Walk at least five minutes a day to counteract aging. Build up to 45 minutes of intense activity at least three days a week to halt aging even more.

When you need to look your best, give yourself plenty of time to get a sound night’s sleep.

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