So, I don’t really like sleep…other than the fact that it’s nice after significant physical exertion. But still, it kinda cramps my productivity. So I’m going to try and do less of it.
Those that know me, know that I’m fairly particular about sleep. I usually keep uncommon hours and often have no sleep schedule whatsoever other than “when I’m tired.”
This year, I’ve been trying to hack at the system of sleep a bit more precisely. I’ve done a fair amount of research and have discovered that, simply put, sleep is a series of chemical reactions in your body. I’ll explain more about what those are and what they do in a later post.
I’m definitely not up for polyphasic sleep in 20 minute cycles. It’s just not socially convenient in any way, shape, or form, and I can’t even imagine not getting into a longer flow-state.
However, 3 hours of sleep at night, with a 90 minute nap, like this guy, seems plausible. It would also fit in with my natural sleep habits.
So, my question to you all is this: What sleep experiments have you done? What research do you know about that I may benefit from?
I’ll be putting together the results of my research before next week – which is when I plan on starting the new sleep habit.
I don’t really have any research to quote or input from any research. By reading your post and the Wiki page on Delayed sleep phase syndrome, I just realized that I guess I have that! I have been a night owl for as long as I can remember (we are talking crib days here). I wouldn’t say that I want to cut down on my sleep – I love my sleep and need minimally 7 hrs, preferably 8 – 9 hrs per night. But, when I’m really busy – like our busy season, for example, I can’t sleep very long – my “to do” list keeps me up and wakes me earlier than normal. Don’t know if that helps you any, but that’s me & my messed up sleep habits!