Rethinking Sleep: Myths and Realities

This chapter explores the impact of sleep deprivation on performance, highlighting surprising findings from Canadian surgeons that challenge common beliefs about sleep quality. It encourages listeners to reconsider the perfectionist mindset surrounding sleep, revealing how anxiety about not sleeping well can actually worsen the situation. By normalizing sleep difficulties and emphasizing the body's adaptability, the discussion fosters a more flexible and less stressful perception of sleep needs.