Expert: Imran R. - 4/19/2007

Question
Especially in the aspects of time management and
effectiveness of getting work done,how much truth is
the saying,”Early to bed and early to rise makes one
healthy,wealthy and wise”?
For the same amount of time spent, is work started
early in the morning,is better generally for everybody
or it depends very much on individual style,character
and the respective environments?


Answer
Dear Hafidz,

Thank you for your question, your letter has now come through.

In general, sleeping earlier is better for the mind and body; a lot of things go on during sleep. Sleep is mainly used for regeneration. The less sleep one gets the faster the body and brain age.

In general, when darkness rises, it is a sign to sleep, and when the sun rises, it is a sign to wake from sleep.

Therefore there is truth to the quoted saying. We work better when having had enough sleep, daily.

Best wishes.

Imran