
Before I begin my update on my sleep schedule, I wanted to say that polyphasic sleep is something that, barring health issues, anyone can do if they really want it. All you need is the desire and a cheap blackberry from Ebay if you’re forgetful and undisciplined like me.
Anyways, let’s get started.
Though I felt extremely tired after only 3 hours of core sleep, it wasn’t so bad after 10-15 minutes. I was able to stay disciplined and kept to my nap times except for the last one at 9:20 pm since I was on the phone with a friend I hadn’t talked to in awhile. Per my rules, I skipped it. Having a blackberry to remind me to take my naps definitely helps keep me on schedule. I’m also surprised that I’m not tired tonight especially after a grueling Judo practice and a change in my sleeping patterns.
One observation during my sleep schedule is that when I take my 20 minute naps, I end up feeling more tired if I decide to go back to sleep for even an extra 2 minutes. Getting up right away is the best option. A possible change I might eventually make in my Everyman sleep schedule is shortening my nap to a period of less than 20 minutes. This might make me less tired since I remember whenever I would take a short 5 minute to 15 minute nap and be woken up by someone, I felt refreshed and alert. For now, I will keep it to 20 minutes. I will have to see how my body feels in the next few days but my first day was great.