The End?

I probably shouldn't have titled this post "The End", because I am not completely ending my sleep cycle, I am merely adjusting it. However, this will be my last blog post. The blog has been helpful to me so far, but I no longer need it.
I am changing my cycle to have a 6-hour core sleep at night, and I will keep up my naps.

The reason for this change is that I am bored; I am really bored all the time. This cycle was nice when I was overwhelmed with work and had no time to do it. However, the semester is winding down and I am presented with more free time than I can deal with. It is actually an inconvenience to be bored, and so I am allocating 1.5 more hours to sleep, so I can be less bored during the day. Also, I have the added benefit of having class two hours after awaking. I can now do something active, eat breakfast, relax, and then go to class. My mornings have been unproductive so far, so this will cut out some of the dead time.
I will still take scheduled naps, though. The naps have been really nice, and are the equivalent of a cup of coffee in the middle of my day. But with more sleep during the night, I can be more flexible; if I miss a nap here or there, it's alright. The main key to my new schedule is a fixed sleep schedule. Having a constant bedtime and waking-up time will add stability to my days and give me a dependable amount of rest. I still will not sleep in during weekends, and I will have all the energy I need.


In conclusion of my 3-week experience on polyphasic sleeping: it is possible, if you have things that need to be done. The Everyman is a cycle that I would recommend to anyone. It gave me extra hours in my day to do whatever I want, and I thoroughly enjoyed the free time. However- it is only worth it if you have things to do to occupy your time. Being locked out of your room with a sleeping roommate is not ideal. Tip-toeing around the house is not ideal. You should be spending all your waking hours in full light, doing tasks at normal noise levels. Otherwise, you will put yourself to sleep.

This schedule also takes extraordinary willpower and a strict schedule. It is convenient to have the extra time for yourself, but comes at the expense of others. You have to schedule everything around your naps, because if you miss them or don't sleep well during them- you will feel it. So if you have a busy schedule and need a couple of hours to relax- go for it. Otherwise, your free time is better spent enjoying some sleep.