Does anyone have problems sleeping?

[user123]

I believe women can be worse than men. I have this vision....its a building site full of women. We would all start at 9.30 have our breakfast and nail varnish break at 10.00. In the summer we would hang off the scaffold looking at all the men passing by and make lurid comments. There would be a diet coke machine which would need refilling everyday at 12.00 by some fit bit of work. And instead of builders bums we would have builders cleveage. The works would never get finished because we would change our minds every five minutes on how we would do something, and if any man shouted at us, we would burst into tears...On really hot days all works would stop and we would be found sunbathing on the roof....just like I found some of you MEN doing the other day :lol:

Pebbs

Oh, boy.... calm yourself, I am working out the right treatment for you right now!! I feel I should hurry!! :lol:

 

[Pebbs]

Its the heat Gisele, it has a strange effect on me. Imagine my disappointment and heartbreak yesterday when I saw a big sign on one of the site we're at stating:-

NO SHORTS TO BE WORN ON SITE!

I think Im going to have to lodge a complaint...

Pebbs

 

[jay]

why would they say no shorts on site:8:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Jay, I think it's to stop the passing ladies wolf whistling, at the guys on site:yikes:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

why would they say no shorts on site:8:

Health and Safety - you have to be over 6 feet to work here:smilewinkgrin:

 

[jay]

its becoming a sad world:mad2:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Very true Jay.:mad2: but we can always have a:8:

 

[jay]

might be time to upsize my stubbies :8:

 

[user123]

Health and Safety - you have to be over 6 feet to work here:smilewinkgrin:

Nice one John... :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[boldydave]

i sleep well most of the time but the weather this week has kept me awake a few nights.the holiday seems like a great idea.could be a combination of weather and stress/overwork.good luck and take care of yourself. dave.

 

[SandyFloor]

Once apon a time I was a project/contracts manager in the construction industry and had to quit thro stress and lack of sleep and since then I've had the chance to analyse the sleep problem. When I took to a more physical job the 20yrs of insomnia just ended and only occasionally come back.

The tell tale comment you made is the waking up early no matter how exhausted you are and I can assure you this is down to stress and worry. I'm guessing most of the worry is about you and everyone else getting things done. I'm afraid a holiday is only a short term remedy and lack of sleep makes you less efficient which leads to more stress then less sleep and so on. I didn't like going to sleep early as it made the morning come sooner and I dreaded mornings.

One thing that really worked for me was to keep a clipboard with lined paper and simply write notes before bed which helped me switch off. Basically a to-do list.

I don't know how fit you are but exercise, especially cardiovascular, works wonders. You'll sleep much more soundly.

I also learned relaxation techniques to do prior to getting to sleep which helps the waking up early problem....takes a while to get the hang of it but well worth it. It involves breathing and muscle tension....very effective.

Just a couple of tips I hope are useful. I only have to worry about running 3-4 employees now as opposed to 50 previously but things still get to me occasionally.

You sound like you may need to reassess your working practice to reduce the old stress. A bit of it is great but too much is a killer.....sometimes literally.


Take care,

 

[Time's Ran Out]

A good thread and a good reply from Sandy there.
Me I'am up early every day, especially to collect my pension on a Monday, but today it was an early start to take my daughter to the airport - she's off to Poland for a week on an exchange visit.
The other side of the sleeping bag could off course be that you enjoy your work so much it is just too good to stay away from. Many people can be considered workacholics when in fact they find more enjoyment spending time doing something they love rather than using up downtime hours watching tv ...etc.
I always find/found that there is never enough hours in a day when you are doing a job that is interesting.
There - that should send you all to sleep:lol:

 

[Bolter]

why would they say no shorts on site:8:

Sadly,this is true. I turned up on site last week and got told to turn around as i was wearing shorts 🙁

 

[mikethetile]

Sadly,this is true. I turned up on site last week and got told to turn around as i was wearing shorts 🙁

that wasnt health and safety

that was the state of your knees:lol:

 

[Bolter]

that wasnt health and safety

that was the state of your knees:lol:

:lol: hehe probably! They said it was due to concrete and skin not mixing well. I asked why we are allowed short sleeve tshirts then, and they couldnt give me an answer 🙂

Might turn up in a full hazmat suit next visit 🙂 cant be too safe lol

 

[Pebbs]

I am taking tomorrow afternoon off, :hurray: I will be turning the phone onto answer service. Then I will be going for a massage, followed by a bit of sunbathing and a good book and then later Im going swimming. Then on Friday, one of my fixers is bringing his Boxer dog around to mine for a bit of a holiday with me. I want to thank you all for your support and making me realise something, its not all about work and making money. Special thanks to Gisele, for her advice and guidance a very wise lady indeed.

It was Mikes post that really made me sit up and think about everything. Then as the day progressed, I was reading about everyone else going through stress and its effects. With that in mind I am duly returning some tender submission forms back to the clients tomorrow as no quotes. I cant flipping quote for every contract that is sent through, and there are only so many jobs you can handle at anyone time. :juggle2:

Thank you all again,

Pebbs

 

[user123]

Sitting here with a great big smile on my face, Pebbs

Sleep well...