Does anyone else feel great difficulty in staying disciplined when not eaten food or not slept well?

O--- · 2019-07-08T11:31:21+00:00

Yes. So eat well and sleep well. It should be high on your priority list.

GetMeLaidAlot · 2019-07-08T12:36:16+00:00

It's been researched and lack of sleep has been correlated in some ways to a loss of willpower. Linked below is one study but if you were to google " effects of lack of sleep on willpower", you would find a multitude of different articles and research studies more-or-less saying the same thing. In short, get your sleep.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4426706/

iwviw · 2019-07-08T11:46:05+00:00

Eat better energy foods daily.

An overdose of pasta can throw me off for two days.

HappyScribe · 2019-07-08T13:10:52+00:00

Getting enough (8hrs) sleep was a game changer for me. I could suddenly concentrate, I enjoyed life more and was more productive.

Hungry is just a feeling that'll go. Try not to confuse it with being thirsty.

AquinasAurelius · 2019-07-08T12:35:51+00:00

I’m the opposite, I’m a lot more disciplined and productive when I haven’t slept at all, and eating makes me tired and drugged feeling

mustard5 · 2019-07-08T13:29:53+00:00

I work an unusual schedule. I do two 16 hour shifts over the weekend, which gives me many days during the week for other pursuits. I enjoy the freedom of my week days, but I often see how during those long shifts over the weekend my cognition and decision making becomes degraded. I make a point of not listening to my internal chattering during this time, as it is invariably motivated by fatigue and stress. I wait for the days when I'm rested to think clearly and objectively.

When I'm tired I'm more susceptible to certain destructive behaviors. Awareness of this at least allows me to mitigate some of those behaviors.

slamdunktiger86 · 2019-07-08T18:53:34+00:00

Sleep is so crucial. Everything falls apart from the lack of it.

You know what all mental health issues have in common? Extreme irregular sleep.

frankgold · 2019-07-08T16:20:15+00:00

Definitely. Willpower is a finite source, and hunger and sleep deprivation has negative effects on it.

sebastianconcept · 2019-07-08T17:34:09+00:00

Of course. What were you expecting to happen?

indianajonesindiana · 2019-07-08T18:40:14+00:00

of course. food and sleep are essential. Everything else is an after thought if those two needs are not being met.

MattyAnon · 2019-07-08T19:11:53+00:00

loss of sleep and food will decrease willpower, don't do it

Poo_McClanahan · 2019-07-08T22:27:27+00:00

Yes. Stop skipping sleep.

If I get short on sleep my sugar/carb cravings EXPLODE.

Alpha27145 · 2019-07-08T23:07:44+00:00

try controlling what you eat and when. Try fasting and try eating at regular times of the day. Definitely do not over eat. Sleep is critical, no way around, 6 hours minimum

masterpiece00 · 2019-07-08T14:37:04+00:00

"bro you might have ADHD bro, not feeling like doing work or project is ADD dude, try Adderall my broseph takes amphetamines and suddenly wants to work again"

Title	Does anyone else feel great difficulty in staying disciplined when not eaten food or not slept well?
Author	throwawayandwalkaway
Upvotes	70
Comments	35
Date	July 8, 2019 11:23 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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