You wouldn’t slam two beers before a morning meeting, right?
Surprisingly not getting enough sleep isn't much different…
Running on less than 6 hours of sleep can mimic the effects of alcohol in your system.
Yep. One lousy night of sleep, and your brain's moving through molasses.
Your reactions slow down.
Decisions get fuzzy.
Mistakes sneak in.
And it’s not because you’re lazy or don’t care. It’s because your brain’s still trying to catch up.
Here’s what most miss:
Clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder.
It comes from recovery.
Your best ideas? They show up after a good night’s sleep.
Your willpower? Refueled in dreamland.
Your focus? Sharpened by rest, not hustle.
You can drink all the coffee, write all the to-do lists, and blast motivational podcasts until your ears ring.
But if your tank’s empty, you’re not going far.
Faith fuels focus… but it rides shotgun with recovery.
So tonight… turn off the screens.
Dim the lights.
Let the day go.
Your brain, and your future self, will thank you.
Tonight set a “sleep alarm” 30 minutes before bedtime. That’s your cue to shut things down, start winding down, and give yourself the gift of real rest.