Tag Archive for 'decision-making'
Sleeping Cannot Decide for You
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung August 12th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP News, SLEEP Psychology, Sleep Education, Sleep Issues.
At times where we find ourselves in the middle of having to make critical decisions concerning work or life, we would often be told to sleep on it. At this state, we can relax our thoughts and gather new ideas, making it all the broader as far as weighing out the pros and cons and that coming up with a final decision.
Many have tried to make judgment when they sleep. Certain factors may come into play when you are unconscious. While it can be a big help, reality has its own share of factors which may not necessarily come up when you sleep. Hence if you want to pass a decision, make sure you are conscious and aware of it.
This is perhaps better than leaving final decisions based on dreams or sub consciousness. In today’s world, reality has to be met with factual moves based on the situation that you may find yourself in.
Unconscious decision-making was thought to be best in certain situations because it is not limited by how much stuff can be shuffled through the mind - a limitation thought to hobble conscious thought. And so, scientists had said the benefits of unconscious thinking are greatest when a decision is complex, with multiple options and attributes.
(Source) Yahoo News
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Why the Proper Length of Sleep is Relevant
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung April 29th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Business.
As far as getting the proper amount of sleep is concerned, a lot of things have to be considered. Respite is surely something that will suffer but it can go beyond that. Depending on what your line of profession is, areas such as decision-making and cognitive thinking are sure to be affected as well.
Remember that if you are not sleeping properly, chances are you will have to consider the consequences. Sleep may be a sign of laziness to some but if you look beyond this, you will find that it has a bearing in practically anything we do. Don’t overlook it. It may be something you can recount as crucial in your life.
“If all you need is that amount, fine,” says Horne, “but cutting down to five hours or less is certainly not recommended, particularly for people whose lifestyles are already overburdened.” In fact, says Horne, the cumulative effects of too little sleep won’t just leave people tetchy - it is potentially risky.
There is plenty of evidence that long-term sleep deprivation can be unhealthy. Horne says that it can affect decision-making and cognitive functioning, and contribute to obesity, metabolic syndrome and related problems.
(Source) Timesonline
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