This is an article on how to decrease sleeping hours. You might be asking, why would I want to do that? Of course it would be nice to get more things done in the day but if it means being groggy and nauseated, you probably wouldn't want to consider it. If you think that to reduce sleep means to sacrifice your level of energy, you are wrong. You can actually decrease sleep and enjoy an alert mind and healthy body at the same time.
The first thing you need to know if you want to reduce sleep without sacrificing the productivity of your day is that you must make sure the quality of your sleep is excellent. Do not take caffeinated drinks and do not engage in intense exercise 4 hours before bedtime. Make your room as relaxing as possible by ensuring the place is dark and quiet to induce you to sleep better.
More than the immediate practices you can do or environment you can create, it is important that the day you spend is helpful in giving you a good night's rest. What do I mean? Inasmuch as your sleep can affect your day, your waking life will also largely influence the quality of sleep you will have.
Your body temperature is a major player in determining the sleep you will have. Sufficient sunlight and exercise in the day causes a delay in the drop of body temperature-making you more alert and wide awake longer. Remember if you want to learn how to decrease sleeping hours, you need to increase your energy levels in the day.
Another good tip in raising your energy level during the day is taking naps. Never underestimate the power nap - it can do wonders in keeping you at your peak performance mentally and physically. Some people do not like taking naps because it leaves them feeling groggy and disoriented when awakened. The reason for this is that they have not learned how to properly time their naps.
There are five phases in our sleep. We will not go into details regarding this but if you want to make the most out of a timely snooze, the trick is to make it as short as you are able. The deep sleep part of your sleep cycle usually occurs after 30 to 45 minutes depending on the individual-do not go beyond this. A 10 minute nap is sufficient to refresh you for the next several hours.
Be as consistent as possible in your sleeping pattern. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time - yes, this means the weekends as well. Catching up on sleep during the weekends will not help you at all. If you feel like your body could use some recharging, take power naps and exercises as previously mentioned.
As with most transitions, it must be done carefully and gradually. Decrease sleep- around 20-30 minutes a week is fine. Experiment for a few weeks on what works best for you and keep at it despite the discomfort it may initially bring. Seeing how much time you can spend to improve your work, to enjoy yourself or to give your family is more than worth it.
