December 2019 - 6

FROM THE EDITOR
WHAT'S KEEPING YOU UP
AT NIGHT?
How many sleepless nights did you experience in 2019?
Did things like the weather, economy or transportation and labor issues keep you up at
night over the past 12 months? Did you find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. trying
to figure out what happened (and why) the previous day or what you are going to do the
minute you get to work the following morning?
Sleep deprivation is becoming more and more common in today's seemingly nonstop
business world. It is the nature of business. We are all under a lot of pressure to succeed,
but at what cost? This stress can lead to insomnia, which can lead to many other healthrelated
issues.
I recently read an article, " Are You Losing Sleep Over Your Business? " on www.
smallbiztrends.com that delved into this issue.
In the article*, the author says that most entrepreneurs usually have the drive to try and
get as much done as possible, which causes a dilemma where they must choose " between
their personal health and their business's needs. "
One of the consequences of this is a lack of sleep. This chronic sleep deprivation can
impact an individual's cognitive abilities and decision-making capabilities and eventually
affect their mood and temperament. It also can make a person more susceptible to other
health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes and even a common cold.
As the author ominously states, " the more shortcuts you take to increase your
productivity (i.e., sacrificing sleep), the more you'll hamper your ability to be productive
long-term. "
One of the recommendations in the article is to make sleep a business priority and
schedule your sleep time (seven to nine hours) just like you would a business meeting.
Also take a closer look at some of the tasks that are keeping you up. Delegate some of
those responsibilities so you can " reap the benefits of your own increased health and
productivity. "
Investing in sleep may seem extravagant, but by making sleep a priority both your health
and your business can profit.
IT'S TIME TO NOMINATE
Don't forget, we are now accepting nomination for GPN's 40 Under 40 Class of 2020. If
you know a young professional who is really making a difference in our industry, then we
want to know more about that person - that individual could be a
member of our next class.
Anyone in the horticulture industry under the age of 40 is eligible to
be nominated. The deadline for nomination is Jan. 21, 2020.
For more information or to nominate an individual, please visit www.
gpnmag.com/40-under-40-nomination and fill out the nomination form.
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