John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

October 21, 2013 - Issue 248    

 

Riccardo Muti Became "Sick and Tired"

 

This is the tenth in a series on Success    

 
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 248.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND THE BODY

 

Last week we discussed the consequences to the brain. Today we look at the consequences of sleep deprivation to the body.   

 

RICCARDO MUTI

 

Let's look at Riccardo Muti, the famous ChicagoRicardo Muti Image

Symphony Orchestra music director. Stress and sleep deprivation caused his doctor to order a month-long rest.

Sometimes doctors even have to hospitalize their patients. 

 

Can any of us afford a sudden leave from our responsibilities for one month?

 

 

 

THE BODY'S REACTION TO SLEEP DEPRIVATION

 

Sleep and stress research at the University of Chicago, the Northwestern Memorial

Hospital Center for Integrated Medicine, and John's Hopkins Medical Institute indicates exhaustion

and sleep loss:

  • Can cause reflux, heartburn, and stomach problems.

  • Can reduce serotonin which in turn causes insomnia.

  • Can be a risk factor for a heart attack.

  • Can cause many other health problems.   

 

EXERCISE

 

This week I invite you to do the following:   

  1. Examine whether you are getting enough sleep. If you are, congratulations and please consider sharing your good sleeping tips with someone. And of course, I'd like to hear from you.  
  2. If you are not getting enough sleep, I invite you to list 3 benefits

    you will receive by getting more sleep each day.  

  3. If you are not getting enough sleep, I invite you to commit to getting 45 min more sleep twice in the next week. 

     
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 "There is plenty of compelling evidence that sleep is the most important predictor on how long you will live.  Perhaps it is more important than whether you smoke, exercise or have high blood pressure or cholesterol levels."

- William Dement

(Stanford University Psychiatry Professor)

 

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

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