Polyphasic Sleep

Do you know about polyphasic sleep?

Since a very long time ago, humans thought it more interesting to sleep at night, all at the same time. It may have slowly started around when we started eating meat, as digestion is harder with heavy food. Vegetarian animals often sleep more often during the day, but overall, have less total sleep.

Many people actually take a nap sometime during the day, either because they need it, or because they feel refreshed. I admit I used to think a bit badly about them, not understanding the reasons.

Until I did a bit of research, and found out that they got more REM sleep (rapid eye-movement) that way, and needed less sleep during the night. REM sleep is the sleep the body needs, and is when you dream.

I also learn that some people are hardcore, and take it all the way to only napping. They can nap six times around the clock, napping about 25-30 minutes each time. No night sleep needed. 2.5-3 hours of sleep a day.

I have read and "studied" Steve Pavlina's blog about polyphasic sleeping, and thought it interesting enough to think about trying it.

The time has finally come. Tonight is a last normal night until this is through. Starting tomorrow, I shall only get my sleep during a few napping times. I understand the first week will be hard, extreme. I may not even make it, and revert to a normal sleeping schedule instead. What I know is that I will give it a good shot, give it 100%.

Getting an additional 4.5 hours of waking time is worth all the troubles, like having to sleep at odd hours. I will have to get used to some things.

I will try to write a post about what I'm going through every day. Reportedly, day 3 and 4 are the hardest.