On New Year's Day, I woke up at 8:30 a.m. This is a very late start for me as I usually have a 6:15 a.m. start most other days. Although we didn't go out for New Year's Eve, our family did celebrate at home and we all stayed up well past midnight to ring in the new year.

Knowing that I would be tired and groggy if I woke up at 'normal time,' I decided to catch another few hours of rest. Because I did, I woke up feeling energized and ready to take on the day. It wasn't a 'work day' for me. I always 'take off' on New Year's Day. However, after I had some breakfast and coffee, I headed to my scrapbooking area and worked on a bunch of fun projects that I wanted to get done.

I've heard so many folks brag that they can 'get by' on as little as four hours a sleep a night. Yes, sleep requirements can vary 'a bit' from one person to another, but the majority of healthy adults need seven to eight hours of shut eye to feel rested, stay healthy, remain focused, and be productive the next day.

Constant sleep deprivation can be detrimental on our bodies over time, putting us at risk for memory issues, trouble concentrating, mood changes, weakened immunity, accidents, high blood pressure, poor balance, and a host of health issues, like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

A few rules of thumb:

1) Try to get the same amount of sleep every night

2) Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night

3) Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day of the week, even on weekends. Every time you switch up your sleep and wake time, you're disrupting your body's clock, and it becomes challenging to feel rested and productive.

4) If you do deviate from your normal routine, like a very late bed time, don't feel guilty taking the time to rest a bit longer than usual in the morning. Alternately, take a nap or two during the day if needed. I find that occasional 20-minute naps can work wonders on days when I've strayed from my normal sleep-wake routine.

Now, I'm not recommending you 'sleep in' or 'sleep way over the seven hours you need' on most days. Doing either of these isn't healthy either. Too much sleep is also linked to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, headaches and more.

Getting organized with your sleep routine will help you be more organized overall. Before you go to sleep tonight, work out a bed time that's going to result in you getting sufficient sleep (around 7-8 hours), so you can start tomorrow on a well-rested note.

P.S. For tons more tips on getting and staying organized, check out my I'm Finally Organized Toolkit!

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Simplify Your Life Without Getting Rid of All Your Stuff
You don't have to be a minimalist to have organized, simplified spaces

Putting Away Christmas Until Next Year
It does not have to be the most dreaded job of the new year

Dressing for Happiness
You have to get dressed every day. Why not dress in clothes that make you feel wonderful?

Living a More Peaceful Life
10 doable ways to release stress and chaos and invite more peace into your everyday living

Make Everything You Read More Rewarding
14 ways to do so whether you're reading for entertainment, education, or your business/career

Shrimp Taco Bites
An easy appetizer that you, and your family and friends will love

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
If you're looking for a 'just-the-right-size to satisfy your sweet tooth' after-dinner treat, you'll love this!

Ending Your Day in a Positive Way
7 'good for you' ways to give yourself this daily gift

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___ 1. Do today's task on my January Monthly Organizing Checklist. The January 2 TO DO focuses on Christmas goodies lingering in your home. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my January Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Improve your sleep schedule. This month, try to wake up and go to bed at the same exact time every single day, ensuring you're getting at least seven to eight hours of shut-eye.

I know, if you work different shifts for your job, a consistent schedule is not always possible, but at minimum, try to stick to a sufficient number of sleep hours. If you have to sleep during the day, be sure it's dark enough where you're sleeping, or use a contoured blackout eye mask.

___ 3. Do my January declutter challenges. I've always thought of the month of January as the best time of year to declutter...and this year is no different. I have 10 decluttering challenges for you this month and I know you can achieve each and every one of them. Visit: GetOrganizedNow.com to access my Organizing and Life Challenges for January.'

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