Counsel #5 — Impact On Others

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The value of sleep extends beyond just yourself! Skimping on sleep can significantly impact our daily performance and interactions with others. Drowsiness impairs our judgment, reaction time, and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. Sleep deprivation can also hinder our ability to communicate effectively and engage in meaningful social interactions.^{[123]https://www.askanadventistfriend.com/adventist-health/why-your-body-needs-rest/}CWe 112.2

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4CWe 112.3

“I hope you, Dr. Kellogg, and all who are in danger of overwork will see and feel that it does not pay to overwork. There is an expenditure of strength that is never recovered. God does not lead to these extremes, working day and night, and then break down and become an invalid and be helpless and make others helpless by caring for the sick…” Ellen White in a letter to her son, WC White—Letters and Manuscripts, vol. 3, Letter 7a, 1878, par. 3

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Reflect: How might your sleepiness or lack of focus due to poor sleep impact your interactions with your closest relationships?CWe 112.5