More Sleep Leads To More Productivity: How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Get Each Night?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/12 21:00:00

Related Topics: Health, Depression, Sleep, Lifestyle, Diabetes, Obesity, Healthy, Skin, Sleep Deprivation, Productivity, Living, Night, Memory, Workers, Deprivation

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	Less than 5 hours	66 votes	14%
	5 - 6 hours	115 votes	24%
	6 - 7 hours	93 votes	19%
	7 - 8 hours	116 votes	24%
	More than 8 hours	88 votes	18%

How many hours of sleep do you get in each night? Getting sufficient sleep each night has lots of benefits like improved skin health, memory, and productivity, according to The Huffington Post. However, not getting enough ZZZs can have negative health consequences as well, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and depression.

HUFFINGTONPOST.COM reports:
Hard workers tend to deprive themselves of sleep in order to get more done, but sleep deprivation won't just leave you tired. It can lead to diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and depression.

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TasselLady 2012/07/14 20:14:34

7 - 8 hours

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I have to have at least that in order to function.
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chaz 2012/07/25 00:51:40

5 - 6 hours

That's what cat naps are for. DU..... Some say that I am the most productive at work, home, college (3.83 GPA), and activities, than anyone they know. It depends on the disipline of your awareness, functioning, intelligence, and many other factors according to Phycology.

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chaz to chaz 2012/07/25 01:08:26

Notice the article above said, "It can lead........" So can many other things.

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keeper 2012/07/18 16:59:49

7 - 8 hours

+1
Depends on what is going on in my life at the time...

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ADIDAS to keeper 2012/07/20 06:44:32

+1
Lucky you...want to trade???
LOL :-)

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keeper to ADIDAS 2012/07/20 16:52:58

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Nah.. you just come over here to sleep... hehehe

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ADIDAS to keeper 2012/07/20 20:04:39

+1
I would actually get some real sleep!

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Stef 2012/07/16 19:08:25

5 - 6 hours

5-6 on average during the work week. On weekend, i usually get 8 hours.

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Jan Haskell 2012/07/16 16:57:27

7 - 8 hours

I really feel it if I get less sleep.

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boltfox20 2012/07/16 15:12:03

More than 8 hours

I only feel fully rested after 9 hours of sleep, but have been known to get 11.5 hours of sleep before, typically feeling groggy afterwards. However, I think this is pretty much normal since my sleep cycles are 1.5 hours long. Those who get 6 hours of sleep tend to have cycles that are 1 hour long, which I think is typical for humans these days.

I guess I must very very productive, eh? ^_^

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AN 2012/07/16 10:04:43

5 - 6 hours

don't think it's enough sleep, but if I slept anymore I'll miss on having a life. I'll just be working in the morning, sleeping in the evening.

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Derbyhat 2012/07/16 05:50:57 (edited)

5 - 6 hours

I work hard on an odd shift and find I am usually not tired until nearly sunrise. For the most part have given up daily coffee. My Starbuck's card has changed from gold to green, so stimulants is not the issue.

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Merlin 2012/07/16 05:13:39

More than 8 hours

Around 9-10-11 hours of sleep. Sometimes I even get 12.

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serethiel 2012/07/16 04:12:28

Less than 5 hours

;_____;

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Herb 2012/07/16 03:25:43 (edited)

5 - 6 hours

The researchers took photos of 23 people after a normal night's sleep of eight hours

i work two jobs so get what i can lol, do what i do for my family. caffine does the body good and more productivity.

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boltfox20 to Herb 2012/07/16 15:15:41

Caffeine does the body BAD.

I'm not a doctor, but I suggest you replace your caffeine fix with fruits or other things that give natural energy. Eat a banana in the morning instead of downing coffee or whatever is your drink of choice. You won't get the energy rush, but you won't have to avoid the inevitable crash. Just one, consistent flow of energy.

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Herb to boltfox20 2012/07/17 06:16:53

i was an athelete for years no what to eat love my coffee tea and cokes lol

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boltfox20 to Herb 2012/07/18 00:32:04 (edited)

Well, it's your body. Have fun with your energy drugs ^_^

... Also just realized your name was Herb... Funny coincidence, eh?

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Herb to boltfox20 2012/07/18 03:54:21

lol herbs and spices lol

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strawberry 2012/07/16 03:19:18

5 - 6 hours

+1
Short cat naps are more refreshing then too much sleep.

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chaz to strawberry 2012/07/25 00:54:59

+1
that's what I said in a sence :)

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FortunaVeritas 2012/07/16 00:37:23

5 - 6 hours

I constantly feel like I need more, but my living situation precludes better sleep.

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Aegle 2012/07/15 22:49:50

5 - 6 hours

Start the day early, end the day late, more gets done... at least for me. Plus, the sunrise and sunsets are beautiful and it would be a shame to miss either! :)

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Jwrdy 2012/07/15 21:09:14

5 - 6 hours

Coffee can substitute for the hpurs I miss out on.

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cupcakes 2012/07/15 21:02:01

More than 8 hours

BUT IF I MISS ANY SLEEP I MAKE IT UP IN NAP TIME

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tori 2012/07/15 20:45:59

Less than 5 hours

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Thank you insomnia.

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Jan Has... to tori 2012/07/16 16:59:36

That must be awful!

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tori to Jan Has... 2012/07/17 05:04:40

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Oh it is. I'd kill to go to sleep at like 10 and get a full 8 hours before waking up at 7 for work.

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ttfndude 2012/07/15 18:29:32

5 - 6 hours

unless I am doing a show than about 4

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Heisenberg 2012/07/15 18:22:37

7 - 8 hours

Usually, I'll try to get 7 or 8. If I'm lucky, I'll get 9.

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Michael 2012/07/15 16:31:07

7 - 8 hours

+1
If I miss out on sleep for a small period of time, I can usually make it up. The best thing about retirement is not having an alarm clock!

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Jan Has... to Michael 2012/07/16 17:00:21

I am so jealous :)

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dr9nfly 2012/07/15 12:39:58

More than 8 hours

http://www.highexistence.com/...
When i boot the kids out I may try one of these sleep cycles. But now during the week (my nights off work) i get 8+ hours of sleep. Weekend work hours are closer to 5.

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Bren S. 2012/07/15 11:28:04

Less than 5 hours

Not nearly enough...thanks to insomnia. :)

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Johann 2012/07/15 10:55:31 (edited)

6 - 7 hours

This would be my minimum. I need to work on mine like any other College student out there who wants to succeed at their studies and get that degree/certificate. Partying is not my fancy. Get plenty of walking in each day. Napping helps when I need it.

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YOUR EARTH ANGEL'S REDEMPTION 2012/07/15 10:27:14

Less than 5 hours

I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO SLEEP AT ALL.

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Lord Emperor of Dune 2012/07/15 08:19:22

5 - 6 hours

That was supposed to be less than five. I'm so GD tired...

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ADIDAS 2012/07/15 05:17:43

Less than 5 hours

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You try sleeping with Alex!!!

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xwright1 to ADIDAS 2012/07/15 05:24:30

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Whoo wonder who this Alex is.

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ADIDAS to xwright1 2012/07/15 05:29:55

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Well considering it is you babe...maybe I should go to sleep before you so I can get more then 5 hours of sleep tonight. Good night sweetie - MUAH

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xwright1 to ADIDAS 2012/07/15 05:31:48

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You can try. ;)

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