7 Subtle Signs Sleep Deprivation Is Jeopardizing Your Job

Why sleep is practically a job requirement

According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults up to age 64 should get 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily and adults 65 and older should strive for 7 to 8 hours. However, if you don’t get this amount of shut-eye on a regular basis, both short and long-term problems could be in your future. “The research is clear and unambiguous that not only is sleep essential to every part of our physical health, mental health, and overall well-being, but that we’re also much better at our jobs when we sleep enough,” says Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global and the author of several books including The Sleep Revolution. Read on for some signs that sleep deprivation may be putting your career in jeopardy.