How to get a Good Nights Sleep

How to get a Good Nights Sleep (using Sleep Cycles):


Fundamental Concept:

You must sleep an entire Sleep Cycle to get any benefit from the time spent sleeping


Three Basic Rules:

1. Don't use an alarm clock.
2. Plan enough time for sleep.
3. Go to sleep early enough.


How to play enough time for sleep:

A. Assume it takes .5 hour to fall asleep.

B. A complete sleep cycle is 1.5 hours, or 90 minutes long.
     You MUST complete an entire cycle to get any benefit.
     You MUST wake up naturally without alarm clock.

C. Suggested Sleep Duration:

     1 x 1.5 + .5 = 2.0 hours
     2 x 1.5 + .5 = 3.5 hours
     3 x 1.5 + .5 = 5.0 hours
     4 x 1.5 + .5 = 6.5 hours
     5 x 1.5 + .5 = 8.0 hours


Quiz:

Q: What is the best way to wake up early in the morning?
A: Go to sleep early the night before.




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Wiliam Schaeffer