Students may stay awake studying. Workers may work late.

Business owners may spend nights handling orders.

But regularly getting too little sleep can affect how a person functions during the day.

Poor sleep can affect concentration, mood, reaction time and daily performance.

This is why sleep should be treated as part of health rather than wasted time.

One practical step is to create a regular sleep and wake schedule.

Reduce unnecessary phone use close to bedtime if it keeps you awake.

A comfortable, quiet and dark sleeping environment can also help.

Caffeine taken late in the day may affect sleep for some people.

People who regularly struggle to sleep, wake up frequently, snore heavily or feel very tired during the day should consider discussing the problem with a healthcare professional.

Occasional poor sleep can happen to anyone. The concern is when it becomes a regular pattern.

Lesson: Rest is part of productivity. Consistently sacrificing sleep can affect how well you function during the day.