Unfortunately, sleep is not over-rated.
I say unfortunately, because I have always been one to believe that sleep is a gigantic waste of time.
I used to be proud of myself in my 20's on how I was able to accomplish so much and only get 3 to 5 hours of sleep about 4 or 5 days a week.
I even remember reading a book entitled, "Sleep less, live more" !!!
I remember reading about a lady who only needed 45 minutes of sleep every night, many tests were done on her, but it was all her body needed, as she had no ill effects or symptoms. I bring her up only because it is a curious anomaly, a freak of nature to be sure.
What I have learned over the years----from personal experience and from reading much on the subject, is that .... YOU CAN'T CHEAT SLEEP, BABY !!!
It is what it is. It is the way our bodies are made, we still dont fully understand the effects of sleep on our bodies, but we know for sure that we need to get enough sleep to maintain our bodies and mind the way nature intended it to be.
Yeah, I know all about stories about those who get 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night etc. etc.
Most of us can do that for periods of time, but it catches up with us. You cant keep it up.
I dont want to type all night, but the bottom line is, most of us need 7 to 8 hours of sleep in order to function properly.
It is what it is. A necessary evil, in my opinion. Nothing we can do about it.
Besides, who likes to go around all day feeling tired ? Its a lousy feeling. Get your sleep !!!!!!!
