Boosting Overall Productivity with Better Sleep Management with Dr. Els van der Helm

Our world revolves around constant hustle and achieving more, often at the expense of rest. But if we only knew how immeasurable the rewards of quality sleep are, we wouldn't take rest for granted. In this HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Sleep Neuroscientist Dr. Els van der Helm discusses how better sleep management can boost our overall productivity.Dr. Els van der Helm is a distinguished sleep neuroscientist, adjunct professor at IE Business School, and lecturer at St. Gallen and IMD Business Schools. Named one of the top five sleep experts by Thrive Global, she consults globally on sleep, performance, and well-being, helping leaders and organizations enhance productivity and health.The conversation covers the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation, the common myths about sleep (like catching up on sleep over the weekend or using substances like alcohol or sleeping pills to improve sleep), and practical advice for improving sleep habits. Things you will learn from this episode:• The importance of sleep• Emotional and physical damages of sleep deprivation• The ripple effects of sleep deprivation on workplace dynamics• How sleep management boost productivity and well-beingQuality sleep shouldn’t be optional. Tune into our full episode now!Resources:• Dr. Els van der Helm newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/elsvanderhelm/newsletter • Shleep by Dr. Els van der Helm: https://www.youtube.com/@shleep2872 • Healing your workforce thrive by sleeping better: https://www.elsvanderhelm.com/ • Alum Els van der Helm changes attitudes to sleep: https://www.mckinsey.com/alumni/news-and-events/global-news/alumni-news/success-with-a-capital-zzzz-alum-els-van-der-helm-changes-attitudes-to-sleep • Sleepio: https://www.sleepio.com/sleepio/welcomeus/401#1/1 Books• Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life.https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655