Working mothers juggle a lot of obligations, particularly those who have young infants. Unfortunately, sacrifices are frequently made before sleep. According to research, less than half of women receive seven hours of sleep each night, and the statistics are significantly worse for parents of babies under six months: only 5% of them get eight hours, and nearly 20% of new mothers have trouble sleeping every night. With a new infant, some degree of sleep loss is unavoidable. Working mothers struggle more than others since advice like “sleep when your baby sleeps” is less effective while you’re working. But that doesn’t mean that nothing needs to be done. Sleep also affects how you interact with your kids. According to one study, women with more interrupted sleep were less sensitive to their 18-week-old babies than mothers with more uninterrupted sleep. In addition to being a protective factor, getting enough sleep makes parents and kids more resilient to stress. Overall, receiving the rest one requires improves one’s interactions with the kids. Recognize that getting enough sleep will make your days feel more productive and give you the impression that you have more time. There is always a desire to squeeze in “one last thing” or put off going to bed, but getting a decent night’s sleep will provide you with the necessary resources to handle daily obligations. Determine the amount of sleep you require to feel rested (the recommendation in the U.S. is seven to nine hours for adults). Decide what time you must awaken in the morning, and then start counting. Set a bedtime alarm and allow yourself an additional 30 to 60 minutes to relax and get ready for bed every night.