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Baraka_Guru · 10-22-2009, 11:25 AM

Most people would get "more time" out of their day if they'd only sleep properly to begin with. It's my understanding that most North Americans are at least somewhat sleep deprived.

Some get 5 or 6 hours of sleep but need 7 or 8. Others get a "solid" 6 or 7 but need 8 or 9. Some drink coffee in the evening, or simply too much throughout the day. Some keep erratic sleep schedules.

I imagine many are in denial or are ignorant about this. They'll say, "I can function just fine on six hours." But how do they know what "fine" is if they've been sleep deprived for years?

If you know the amount of sleep you need and you get it, there would be no need for questionable sleep practices to claim more time in your day. You can do that by sleeping as much as you need to (while keeping a consistent sleep schedule), eating a balanced diet, and getting enough exercise. Manage your stress, and then cut out the time wasters in your life. Heck, try to find a 20 minute nap in there somewhere too.

Finally, stand back and look at all the time you have and how much you can accomplish.

How many times have you decided to do or not do something because you "didn't feel like it" or were "too tired"? Think about that.

10-22-2009, 11:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Most people would get "more time" out of their day if they'd only sleep properly to begin with. It's my understanding that most North Americans are at least somewhat sleep deprived. Some get 5 or 6 hours of sleep but need 7 or 8. Others get a "solid" 6 or 7 but need 8 or 9. Some drink coffee in the evening, or simply too much throughout the day. Some keep erratic sleep schedules. I imagine many are in denial or are ignorant about this. They'll say, "I can function just fine on six hours." But how do they know what "fine" is if they've been sleep deprived for years? If you know the amount of sleep you need and you get it, there would be no need for questionable sleep practices to claim more time in your day. You can do that by sleeping as much as you need to (while keeping a consistent sleep schedule), eating a balanced diet, and getting enough exercise. Manage your stress, and then cut out the time wasters in your life. Heck, try to find a 20 minute nap in there somewhere too. Finally, stand back and look at all the time you have and how much you can accomplish. How many times have you decided to do or not do something because you "didn't feel like it" or were "too tired"? Think about that. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 10-22-2009 at 11:27 AM..