I get very little sleep because I work alot of hours... Do you?

@stephcjh (38473)
United States
April 7, 2008 7:46pm CST
I have been getting very little sleep because I work alot of hours each day. I am working seven days per week right now. I get so tired and so sleepy at times. I try to stay active and motivated to help my family though. I hope it pays off in the long run. I think it will since I work with several sites each day. It wears me out though. Does your work wear you out and take away from your sleep and rest time?
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@queenofarms (1659)
• United States
8 Apr 08
I know what you're saying. I get up around 7am each day and I work until 11/12. Then when I go to bed I can't sleep, thinking about what I could do to make more money. I am trying to make enough each month on here to keep from getting an outside job. But its not looking to good as of now.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Apr 08
I know what you mean. Some months go pretty good for me and some don't I never know what I am actually going to make because each month fluctuates. I am joined with alot of sites but some months there is more in earnings than others. I hope something works out for you soon so you don't have to go job hunting. that sucks. I hate that for you and me too.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
22 Jun 08
That is a good possibility also. I don't know a whole lot about it though. I haven't spoke with you for a while now. I hope all is going well for you online. I wasn't sure if you already got a new job or moved yet either. Email me sometime.
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• United States
8 Apr 08
I been talking with my husband about this but I'm not getting anywhere. He keeps saying eventually you going to have to get a job. He thinks I may beable to draw unemployment from past employer But I don't think so. I guess we will see.
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@Darkwing (21583)
8 Apr 08
I take time out every so often, to rest, lie down, watch the television or just take a walk up the garden. Yes, sometimes I have difficulty in sleeping, but I keep a jar of lavender buds by my pillow. When I can't sleep, I unscrew the lid and the aroma helps me to sleep and sleep well. Brightest Blessings.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Apr 08
My problem is that I work too many hours to help my family out. I do not have time for sleep but I get so tired. I lay down for a while when I can no longer force myslef to work more. I just don't have time to get more sleep right now.
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@Darkwing (21583)
8 Apr 08
I think you have to stop and take stock, my friend. Ok, you need to help your family out, but what if your health deteriorates too much from lack of sleep, and you end up in hospital? How would your family survive then, my dear? You really do have to take time to sleep, even if only in one or two hour naps throughout the day or night. Take care. x
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
8 Apr 08
sometimes it does, but lately I haven't been putting much time in at home. I haven't felt that great the last few days so I need my rest. I am hoping to kick it back into gear tomorrow because we need the money.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Apr 08
Same here. I have to stay focussed and motivates also because we really need the money too and have to have it. If I take time off, then we will get behind and that is so hard to catch back up when you work online. Online earnings take time and time is money. I hope you feel better soon. I hate being sick. That really gets me down and gets us behind too.
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@sweetleo (20)
• Kenya
8 Apr 08
O boy you need to get enough rest bcos it may effect ur health. Try to take some hour out of ur time to rest. abeck BODY NO BE WOOD.
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@aretha (2538)
• United States
8 Apr 08
you need to take a brake,your gonna wear your self out and end up sick then what good are you going to do for your family. you need to rest so you can help your family. i have to sleep,i would fall asleep sitting right here. when i was younger they thought at first i had mono but its something my body is short on and i have to sleep. i have never been one to stay up late or go out to partys cuz i get tired and need to sleep. if one of the kids are sick or don't sleep well i have a really bad next day. i can't function at all. plus i don't have time with the three boys and the house. playing,cooking,cleaning and chasing i do all day i am so tired and lucky if i'm up for 30 minutes after the kids are in bed. but really you need to take a brake,i know you want to help your family but try to take at least one day a week off. we don't want you to end up sick
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Apr 08
Yeah, i know what you are saying but i do not have time to take off right now. We have to have the money for things and if I take a day off, we will get behind and I cannot afford that either right now. I have to keep pushing myself to get us further. I just hope it eventually pays off and gets us to where we need to be. My husband is trying to get a small side job too for a few days a week and that will help out alot also. Thank you for your concerns.
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@jhl930 (3601)
• United States
8 Apr 08
mine does i mean i know that i don't get the amount of sleep that i should be getting and all of that...i mean i am on the computer all day everyday and i get up bright and early every monring and don't go to sleep until late at night...i mean with all the things that are going up now a days i don't have much of a choice though if i want to get by in this life because everything is so hard now a days...i mean seriously... jhl930
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Apr 08
That is the same way here in my family. there is no time for me to sleep. I have to make sure to maximise my earnings online so we can make ends meet. I do not have time for much rest. Time is money when you work online also.
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@inked4life (4224)
• United States
27 Nov 08
I know how you feel. I am on 60 hour weeks at the moment in a job that is very physical. My butt hits the couch and I am asleep usually. I just try to nap when I can as I also have to share kid time with my ex and do all those other little chores that seem to crop up. Time just seems to be running away at the moment. Just waiting for January when things will slow down again.
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@Jemina (5770)
4 Jun 08
Any hard work pays off. Sometimes the result is not instant but eventually you will reap the fruits of your labor. I have been wanting to work hard here on mylot and in my other sites but I just can't stay in front of the PC more than 3 hours. My eyes get strained. My neck gets stiff, my fingers get tired, and sometimes my feet get cold. But I'm trying to maximize my time and so I'm multi-tasking. But I find that also very tiring and sometimes I miss a lot on one site because I am concentrating very well. I don't stay up late but I get up early to login to mylot. When I get tired I go to the gym.
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@myliezl0903 (2726)
• Philippines
3 Jun 08
im also very hardworking person and sometimes i just got 5 or 6 hours of sleep everynight but i guess for me that is enough to take care of everything in the office plus the fact that after office i need to cook food at home and prepare for dinner etc etc.,sad to say but thats life and we must admit that right now we really need to work hard for us to strive and make more money.,right? have a nice day ahead!
@emma412 (1156)
• United States
5 Jun 08
I took a month vacation to fly home and see my family. So, I did nothing during that time. I came home to back orders on my dog beds. So, I have been working into the late hours trying to get all of them done. I finally finished them last night but now am trying to get a good stock built up for a show I'll be doing later in the month. Sometimes it seems like it never ends! Oh, and of course, the later I stay up, the earlier my daughter gets up.
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@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
30 Jun 08
Hello stephcjh, My working hours is from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Yes, it is very convenient. Sometimes, I will be busy with my work schedules, some times I don't have anything to do. Whenever I have not so many work to do, I really feel like I am wasting my time. Unfortunately, I can't do things that I love to do (like reading, chatting or whatever hobbies I have) during my office hours. I have been thinking to find a part time job where I can work from home. I think that is the best way for me not to waste so much time and at least by doing so, I can earn extra. As long as it involves money, it will be good for me and the family *smiles*
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@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
8 Apr 08
i always did getting 2 hours sleep in a day. you know what the whole day i felt sleepy. i only lessen my time online when all my friends said to me that i am thin. at that time i change my sleeping time from 2 hours i made it atleast 5 hours a day this will not harm my health. my energy still be there after tomorrow. thanks for the post.
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3 Jun 08
:)
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• India
22 Jun 08
i get very less sleep because i am busy with my work on my computer..its bad
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
17 Jul 11
There are times I can relate with this one. One of the main reasons I was not here in myLot yesterday was that besides working Full time I also have my online offline Business and do a lot of shows and such especially during the Summer months which means devoting a lot of time to my weekends away from home. Yesterday was one of them which means I did not get much sleep since I get home from work at 1 a.m. So I did get on here to post for a little bit, and then went upstairs ate something for dinner and then ended up crashing. It was good to get the much needed sleep. I now feel more awake and refreshed even after coming right home from church after going out for lunch with a friend who was in town visiting.
@Buchi_bulla (8298)
• India
13 Oct 09
It was the other way round for me. When I was working, due to work at home, taking car of children, going to office and in the evening other work like taking children to dentist, shopping, tailor etc. and then come home and cook, eat, help children for their studies, extra curricular activities, all used to make me feel very tired and I was going to sleep the minute I fell on the bed.
@kykidd (6812)
• United States
9 Feb 10
I have been working quite a lot myself. I am glad to say that I am now working a job (most of the time 40 hours) outside of the home. I still try to keep in touch with myLot and a few sites that I know do pay. Plus, I am working on doing repairs to one of my apartments to try to get it ready to rent. However, I do not have a problem being busy. I would rather be busy then bored. But like you, sometimes I wished I could get a little more sleep. Your discussion is helping to keep me motivated though! Thanks!
@nice030481 (1109)
• Philippines
8 Apr 08
i cant work if i dont sleep...when here in the office i work from 8 to 5 pm but when i go home i wont work any more i just spend my time playing with my son.. ant take a rest.
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@prokat (229)
3 Oct 11
You include a hard worker, if it is my then I will consider health also not because it was in the room, then said to be draining it's quite the opposite because we use all our efforts, to think you should do not be lazy for drinking water it will be very good for you...^__^
@prokat (229)
30 Sep 11
hay buddy it's important work, health is also important I just want to suggest that you drink plenty of water, I believe our bodies will need it like plants that need watering what else after we worked hard,...^___^