Is it possible to get less sleep but better quality sleep?

Question

I lead a very busy life and wonder if its possible to get less sleep time but better quality sleep in order to have the same health benefits....is there any way to shave of sleep time without being fatigued or tired during the day?

Answer 1

The Best way to get Quality,Restorative Sleep is to REALLY SLEEP That is possible by doing a few Simple Things---First, If you are sick take the proper,Prescribed Pain Killing Meds an Activation period of time before getting into bed...Second,Stop Drinking Fluids,Coffee,Alcohol Several Hours Before Bed Time also Sweets of any type---Any of these will Create Energy,Activity & the Urge to go to the Bathroom---Third,Get all those little things that are keeping your Mind Active Either Solver,Noted For Future Referance or Just Put on Hold till later.---Fourth,Make sure that you are Dressed VERY Comfortably for bed.---Last ,But not Least...Make sure the Temperature of your bedroom is not too Hot or Cold & There is not an Excess of Covers on the Bed---Were Ready!!! Get in Bed & Find the Most comfortable Position You Have Found From Experience---Relax Your Body As if You were going to Melt & Pass through the Mattress Onto the Floor !!! STRESS has no place at this time---Empty Your Mind,Think of NOTHING, I MEAN NOTHING---Don't Even think about breathing---That's Automatic---Listen and be Aware of any Sence of Feel---Is there any Disturbing Sounds ??? Do you Feel any Breeze either Hot or Cold that could Disturbe You ??? If Either of these Factors Exist Get Up & Resolve them as Best you can. Note any Environmental changes you may need to make to Create The Loss of these Disturbing Conditions.---Once You have Followed these Simple Guide Lines you Should Drift off into a DEEP SLEEP,Not Just a Nap or a Dream Filled Snooze---If You Find You Are Dreaming More,Remove Your Mind From this state by Convincing Yourself You Need to Forget EVERYTHING and SLEEP-SLEEP-SLEEP ZZZZZZZ Thats it,Calm DEEP RESTORING SLEEP That Wasn't Hard Was it ??? If it Was See Your Doctor---Five to Eight Hours is Normally Needed---There could be something Organically Wrong,Don't Take the Chance"It will go away" that is not The Safe Way---Happy Z's---Signed---JEM

Answer 2

Twenty-minute so-called "power naps" work for a lot of people. Even by simply taking periodic "eye breaks" can do wonders. Think about it, all day your eyes are continuously moving and focusing. Just close your eyes once and a while for a few minutes, take some slow deep breaths and regain your center.

To get better sleep at night, avoid food and alcohol at least two hours before going to bed.

Answer 3

I was told by my english/drama teacher that THE Albert Einstein only got an average of around 4 hours or sleep every day. I was told that it was the time that he woke up, every day, that saved him from being tired. Your body clock of course has a rhythm, and if you wake up every day it keeps the rhythm steady, without fluctuation. I haven't tried it because i lead a busy lifestyle and haven't had the time to organise what time to wake up and stuff like that haha. Anyway, maybe you can try it out?

Answer 4

Nightmares are better than no sleeping. Since she's your friend, try getting or making her a dream catcher to help stop the nightmares.

Answer 5

Try yoga or meditation. Of course, that will also take some time out of your day... but proportionally it can be interesting, and it has considerable benefits on one's health, mental as well as physical.

Answer 6

drink milk while eating banana. it's true! I've read it somewhere. And as far as I know, it works for me. Hope it does for you too:)

Answer 7

get a good mattress and sheets