Arianna Takes On The 'Cult Of No-Sleep' (VIDEO)

It may seem hard to believe that Arianna Huffington -- who just last night secured The Huffington Post's merger with AOL -- has ever gotten a full-night's sleep, but she knows better than anyone the importance of rest.

In the newest installment of AOL's "You've Got..." web series, Arianna discuss the many benefits of sleep and takes the ever-growing "cult of no sleep" to task.

In spite of the abundant research proving how vital sleep is for a healthy body and mind, Arianna worries that sleep deprivation has become a "macho badge of honor" for men and women alike. In our fast-paced world, "sleep deprivation one-upmanship" is routine, but Arianna pleads that this "has got to stop."

It does not matter how high your IQ is, she says; a lack of sleep will continue to hold you back, since "sleep is our ticket to wisdom."

So be sure to get that extra shut-eye to stay healthy, shrewd and an always-interesting dinner companion.

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Comments

[mr martin smith]

08:28 AM on 03/07/2011

I just recently listened to a "In Conversation" podcast between you and David Allen (in 2006) where you expressed the same 'defense' for sleep.

Great stuff, thanks!

[UberdanSounds]

04:11 PM on 02/10/2011

That's why I could never be a Meth Addict, I take my sleep very seriously!

[Mark Thuesen]

10:12 AM on 02/09/2011

not enough sleep causes many health problems.

[BlackYowe]

01:11 AM on 02/09/2011

It is really bad in high school and college age kids. They text each other all night long.

[angryoldman]

12:54 AM on 02/09/2011

Puuuhleezzzzze! The "cult of no sleep" is not joined voluntarily by most people. Its the only way to make enough money to live not just survive in 21st century Amerika.[if you are lucky enough to even have a job or two.]

[khanti]

08:28 PM on 02/08/2011

After selling HuffPo she should be sleeping well but her bigger and expanded role in AOL means more of her quality will be taken away.

[khanti]

11:12 PM on 02/08/2011

Oops I did it again, should read, " .. more of her quality time..."
My bad.

[glojet]

04:33 PM on 02/08/2011

aint that the truth

[gevan]

04:25 PM on 02/08/2011

"Dinner companion" *giggles*

[Truth2Power10]

02:43 PM on 02/08/2011

"[S]leep is our ticket to wisdom."

Maybe she wasn't getting enough sleep when she was a Republican. After a few nights of good rest, she saw the light. Lol.

[IndependentBadger]

02:31 PM on 02/08/2011

Wake me up when she and Cokie Roberts take on the Cult of No Aging.

[IfIonlyknew]

02:08 PM on 02/08/2011

Sometimes I miss those 36 hour days..

[Russell Sanna]

01:48 PM on 02/08/2011

Many great questions and thoughts about sleep. Here is a resouce that can provide some expert knowledge from Harvard Medical School Division of Sleep Medicine.

www.UnderstandingSleep.org

[blingladen]

12:13 PM on 02/08/2011

I know that I can log out - but how do you actually delete your account here?
Pls advice.

[Pud Tard]

12:24 PM on 02/08/2011

click on your name, then click on preference, go to the bottom and it is in red.

[blingladen]

05:27 AM on 02/09/2011

Got it. For others interested, you need to click on preferences again, once you get that far, and you get to the delete button at the bottom page.
As I cannot get any comments through these days, new owners have clearly signaled they don't want my business.
Good night, good luck and good riddance.

[Blaq Ninja]

12:06 PM on 02/08/2011

I thought I was the only who noticed that there is a "no sleep" trend going around. I think it is spawned from people who want others to think they are so important that, "oh I can't sleep i'm too busy handling my business". One thing nature will promise these "no sleep" fools is that your body will repay the favor when you least expect it. smh

[nitrokitty]

11:58 AM on 02/08/2011

Bah. I'm a grad student. Sleep, study, social life. Pick two. Sleep is for the weak!