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Jduester · 05-07-2009, 02:39 AM

Welcome to my sleep study. I wanted to have a thread that documented my transition from monophasic to biphasic sleeping. In the past few weeks, I've started experimenting with taking a nap in the early afternoon and getting up earlier. But this hasn't been consistent and so I don't think I've been seeing much for the benefits of biphasic sleeping. So starting Sunday night, I'll be much more disciplined in the schedule outlined below.
I read through Steve Bird's thread to get some general information on the pattern and will be going through his links this week yet. Switching to Biphasic Sleeping? Start here.

I am currently getting over a cold. So I anticipate starting Sunday night. Here is a little about myself. I am a financial instruments trader (stocks and currencies currently). My schedule allows me great flexibility in my sleep schedule, but not in the early morning hours. Currently, I'm trying to sleep from 10pm-3:45am and then take a 90 minute nap. So this is close to ideal biphasic. But I need to be getting up at 2:00 (or 2:30 initially)...this is what I'll be doing starting Sunday:

Core Sleep - 10:00PM - 2:30AM
Nap - 12:30PM - 2:00 PM
Total sleep per 24hours = 6hours.

Concerns:
- Some have posted that the nap should be no more than 5 hours prior to the core sleep. Mine is currently 8 hours prior...
- I've generally been one to get 8 hours of total monophasic sleep a night... how will my body adjust to much less?
- I would like to eventually use monophasic sleeping on the weekends, but I'll initially try to keep the above schedule 7 days/week...

To help in this exciting test, I'll continue to exercise at dawn, eat healthy, drink lots of water, use earplugs for afternoon naps, concentrate on not oversleeping and allowing enough time to fall asleep, and documenting my findings.

Reasons for transitioning to Biphasic Sleep
1. The best time to trade currencies begins with the London market open, which is about 2:00am for me...so work related.
2. To get better sleep and feel refreshed throughout the day.
3. To have more free time, as my task list seems to always have 10-30 hours of work on it. I also hope to start new hobbies with this extra time, possibly learning guitar, an in-depth study of economics history, or more focused Bible memorization.
4. Of course, to spend more time with my wife.

I'd like to thank the founders of this thread and Scott Bird, who has provided much information on this subject.

Feel free to comment on my findings. I only ask that you keep it in good taste and within the scope of this thread.

Josh

05-07-2009, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jduester Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI, USA Posts: 35	Josh's Biphasic Sleep Study Welcome to my sleep study. I wanted to have a thread that documented my transition from monophasic to biphasic sleeping. In the past few weeks, I've started experimenting with taking a nap in the early afternoon and getting up earlier. But this hasn't been consistent and so I don't think I've been seeing much for the benefits of biphasic sleeping. So starting Sunday night, I'll be much more disciplined in the schedule outlined below. I read through Steve Bird's thread to get some general information on the pattern and will be going through his links this week yet. Switching to Biphasic Sleeping? Start here. I am currently getting over a cold. So I anticipate starting Sunday night. Here is a little about myself. I am a financial instruments trader (stocks and currencies currently). My schedule allows me great flexibility in my sleep schedule, but not in the early morning hours. Currently, I'm trying to sleep from 10pm-3:45am and then take a 90 minute nap. So this is close to ideal biphasic. But I need to be getting up at 2:00 (or 2:30 initially)...this is what I'll be doing starting Sunday: Core Sleep - 10:00PM - 2:30AM Nap - 12:30PM - 2:00 PM Total sleep per 24hours = 6hours. Concerns: - Some have posted that the nap should be no more than 5 hours prior to the core sleep. Mine is currently 8 hours prior... - I've generally been one to get 8 hours of total monophasic sleep a night... how will my body adjust to much less? - I would like to eventually use monophasic sleeping on the weekends, but I'll initially try to keep the above schedule 7 days/week... To help in this exciting test, I'll continue to exercise at dawn, eat healthy, drink lots of water, use earplugs for afternoon naps, concentrate on not oversleeping and allowing enough time to fall asleep, and documenting my findings. Reasons for transitioning to Biphasic Sleep 1. The best time to trade currencies begins with the London market open, which is about 2:00am for me...so work related. 2. To get better sleep and feel refreshed throughout the day. 3. To have more free time, as my task list seems to always have 10-30 hours of work on it. I also hope to start new hobbies with this extra time, possibly learning guitar, an in-depth study of economics history, or more focused Bible memorization. 4. Of course, to spend more time with my wife. I'd like to thank the founders of this thread and Scott Bird, who has provided much information on this subject. Feel free to comment on my findings. I only ask that you keep it in good taste and within the scope of this thread. Josh Last edited by Jduester; 05-07-2009 at 03:20 AM.