Sleep debt and being okay with doing nothing

I’ve slept in late the past two mornings. Today, I got up went to lunch and then came back and took a nap. This is the most I’ve slept on a weekend in recent memory… maybe since my college days. It’s yet another sign that my body is absolutely beat.

The sleep debt has definitely caught up to me. While I’m not happy that it’s gotten to this point, I’m glad that I recognized it and have been actively trying to address it.

On a normal weekend day in New York, I would’ve probably got up and spent the day out in the city. Today, I spent most of the day relaxing and watching golf in my hotel room. I’ve got a wedding tonight, and I wanted to rest up for it so I’m not running on fumes tonight.

It’s been a challenge for me. Over the last few years, I’ve programmed myself into thinking that I always need to be doing something. Whether it’s working, sightseeing, working out, or attending events, I’ve always felt the need to be up and about.

This is the outcome of years of bad habits. I now need to learn how to rest and recharge. As silly as it sounds, I’ve had to tell myself multiple times today that it’s perfectly okay to be doing nothing. It may seem small, but for me it’ll be a big win going into this wedding well rested.