I used to be proud of how “productive” I could be with 4 hours of sleep.
- Megha Gala
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
I used to be proud of how “productive” I could be with 4 hours of sleep.
You know the vibe:
✅ Inbox zero by 6 a.m.
✅ Powered by adrenaline and iced coffee
✅ “Sleep is for the weak,” right?
Wrong. So wrong.
Now?
I’m prouder of the boundaries I’ve built to protect my peace.
I don’t glorify exhaustion anymore.
I protect my sleep like it’s an appointment with my most valuable client—because it is.
Turns out, rested brains are smarter, kinder, more creative.
Who knew?
When I finally gave myself permission to prioritize sleep, things shifted:
🧠 I stopped forgetting why I walked into rooms.
💬 I started having conversations instead of snapping in frustration.
⚡ I got more done in less time—because my brain was actually online.
As an OT, I now talk about sleep not as a side note—but as a core part of wellness.
Because you can’t “optimize” your day when your brain is running on fumes.
So here’s my question for you:
✨ Do you know what your mind could do with 7 solid hours of sleep?
Not someday. Not Sunday. But tonight?
What if your next breakthrough isn’t in doing more…
but in finally giving your brain the rest it’s been quietly asking for?
#SleepSeries #RestIsProductive #OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #WellbeingAtWork #SleepToLead #BoundariesAreBrave
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