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Illmatic, I can't think of the actual song though, right on Greg!Greg Bernhardt said:
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Sleeping Habits: Daytime Sleep and Nighttime Awake?
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SUMMARY
This discussion centers on the nocturnal sleep patterns and preferences of various individuals, highlighting a trend towards staying awake late into the night and sleeping during the day. Participants report feeling more productive and creative at night, with some adhering to a "free-running" sleep schedule that deviates from traditional norms. The conversation also touches on the societal pressures of early morning routines and the natural inclination some have towards a later sleep cycle. Notably, the concept of a 25.3-hour circadian rhythm is mentioned, emphasizing the biological basis for these sleep habits.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of circadian rhythms and their impact on sleep patterns
- Familiarity with the concept of "free-running" sleep cycles
- Knowledge of sleep hygiene and its effects on productivity
- Awareness of societal norms regarding sleep and work schedules
- Research the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function and mood
- Explore techniques for adjusting sleep schedules, such as light therapy
- Learn about the science behind circadian rhythms and their variations
- Investigate the impact of artificial lighting on sleep quality and patterns
This discussion is beneficial for night owls, students managing irregular schedules, sleep researchers, and anyone interested in optimizing their productivity through understanding sleep patterns.
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"I'll live while I'm alive and sleep when I'm dead." By some rock group.Greg Bernhardt said:
I was up at 4 AM today, got a nap between 8:30 and 11 AM, and don't see another break for a nap until sometime tomorrow afternoon.
Plus, it's snowing like mad, so I'm scared the roads are going to become too icy to get done everything I need to be doing (I need to drive samples back from the farm every 4 hours...at least the person coming out for the 1 AM and 3 AM samples has 4WD, so I can ask him to bring the samples up to the lab when he's done, but I still need to get there by 5 AM for the next shift!...my sheep aren't cooperating and made me start early...tonight I was supposed to be snuggled in bed early to rest up for the remainder of the week. ).Uh, yeah, I get a bit cranky when I'm tired. (Zooby's going to tell me I'm humorless.
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School forces me to wake up at 5:30am everyday. Sucks, because I usually don't feel like starting homework until around 7pm everyday, and then end up going to sleep anywhere between 11pm and 1am. This of course changes when tests are coming up, or when it's now (grr). Yesterday was Saturday and I was taking the ACT test, which started at 8 in the morning, so I had to wake up early :(
I don't get enough sleep though. I would love to have school start at 9am and end at 5pm. During the summer however, I tend to go to sleep about an hour later everyday, sleeping 10 hours daily. Except I started limiting myself to going to sleep at around 3 or 4 AM. Who knew that in the middle of the night, the best cspan online streaming stuff is on? Or different talkshows with scientists..!
I don't get enough sleep though. I would love to have school start at 9am and end at 5pm. During the summer however, I tend to go to sleep about an hour later everyday, sleeping 10 hours daily. Except I started limiting myself to going to sleep at around 3 or 4 AM. Who knew that in the middle of the night, the best cspan online streaming stuff is on? Or different talkshows with scientists..!
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Same with me, school forces me up at 6 AM and I like to go to sleep at around 12 to 2 AM because I like to watch Adult Swim
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