A recent article in the New York Times covers a recent sleep study that revealed something the Speed Sleep team is already well aware of - that taking a quick power nap is a much more effective way to combat fatigue and sleep problems than reaching for a cup of coffee or another caffeinated beverage.
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In American business practices, sleep is not a priority. It seems like for many business people, who take their work home with them and can’t lay down their Blackberry, sleep problems are the norm. Sleep is for the weak, right? You can sleep when you’re dead. But how much better would your business be doing if you were getting a proper amount of z’s?

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For sports fans out there, you’re about to see a whole new side of Speed Sleep. Keep an eye out for the audio sleep aid in upcoming issues of Sports Illustrated Magazine, where it will be featured in full page ads.
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A recent sleep study has found that both the quality and quantity of our sleep plays a key role in determining what we remember - and what we forget.
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You might think that the time you spend asleep is strictly a time of rest and relaxation - and although that is not entirely untrue, your mind is actually very busy while you are sleeping.  In fact, during sleep your brain is deeply engaged in processes that help keep it healthy (yet another reason why sleep problems typically lead to many other health concerns). 
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Many individuals have have sleeping problems or ever suffer from sleep disorders, however, many of them do not fully understand their condition. Furthermore, besides the fact that sleep deprivation takes an enormous toll on your creativity, productivity, and overall health, it is important to understand the various types of disorders, sleep issues, sleep aids, and more in order to find a solution to your sleep problem. Enter the Speed Sleep Sleep dictionary, or everything you need to know about sleep, from A to Z.
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Many celebrated authors have benefited from high quality sleep; others famously suffered from sleep disorders and insomnia.  Shakespeare said sleep was the “chief nourisher in life’s feast” in Macbeth while F. Scott Fitzgerald said that “the worse thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to”.  Here are some more quotes on how great writers view sleep:

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Like many other intelligent individuals who understood the impact of proper sleep on their creative abilities and overall performance, the Dalai Lama recognizes the importance of a good night’s sleep. As he said to People magazine in 1979,

“Sleep is the best meditation.”

There really isn’t a more positive endorsement than that of the Dalai Lama, especially when it comes to meditation. After all, regular rest is essential for both the mind and body, so it only goes to follow that high quality sleep is a necessary ingredient of meditation - after all, both involve relaxing and clearing the mind.
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How many times have you heard someone say “my best ideas occur in my sleep” or “I always come up with solutions to my problems after I sleep on them”? Clearly, there is a powerful connection between a good night’s sleep and creative abilities - and using sleep aids may actually suppress this kind of creativity by preventing the kind of deep natural sleep that Speed Sleep promotes. 
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In the last post, we discussed the health benefits of regular sleep; unfortunately getting a full night’s sleep is not always possible despite your best efforts - sleep disorders or other sleep problems can crop up even . In that case, a rejuvenating nap is called for - it can even replace that extra cup of coffee or caffeinated drink. Granted, a nap cannot completely replace a solid night’s sleep, but it can keep you alert and improve your mood and productivity.
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