5.12.25: Quality Sleep

If I don’t get eight hours of sleep, my day is basically over before it even begins. I can fake it for a little while — coffee, momentum, whatever — but it never really sticks. Everything feels just a little bit harder, slower, and more annoying than it should be. It’s crazy how much of a difference sleep makes, but it’s one of those things I can’t cheat anymore. When I was younger, I could power through a rough night, no problem. Now, if I’m not properly rested, it’s game over before I even step out the door.