Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Well its 4.44 BST and I have been awake for about 2 hours.Thought a quick look in on the forum and a read of Vics UKIP blog may send me back off again...lol..
no good I'd better try BarryW's Tory blog....
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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MAREK
Both would send you to sleep lol.
Brian Dixon
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damm good fiction though.
I heard about power napping some years ago, when Sir Peter Parker, then Chairman of BR, was asked how he managed to work up to 20 hours a day! He then described the technique of power napping, which was what he used to survive basically.
At the time I used to commute for 5-7 hours a day, do at least an 8-10 hour working day and was generally shot to pieces every weekend.
So, I tried to learn the secret of power napping by practicing at lunchtime, in my car, at the local park. After a few days I found it quite easy to, as Bern says, just park the car, relax and nod off. For me, the worrying part was thinking I might just sleep all afternoon but amazingly, it is possible to train the brain to act as a very effective alarm clock. It is astonishing how effective the technique is, and although not needing it on a daily basis now, I do still take a power nap, just for a quick refresh.
For those who struggle to gt a good night's sleep, maybe learning the power nap technique could provide a potential solution. Learn to short nap on demand, and then extend the time. Might be worth a shot.
It really works, doesn't it? I couldn't manage without it now, and I wish more people could learn it. My Old Man has terrible sleep problems, but - probably because it is me suggesting it!! - he won't try this out.
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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I have always been a light sleeper and the slightest noise wakes me up, once awake that's usually me done sleeping for the rest of the night. Since my wife has been disabled with her back, I survive on very little sleep. She needs help with moving in the night and she has sleep apnea, so has a cpap mask like Darth Vader. I survive on cat naps although every so often I do crash out and even manage a dream or two.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
with three delightful children two of whom sleep walk i dont get much shut eye, i just use a very good eye cream!
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
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the simple answer right now is a lot more than I am getting!!!
I am shattered!!
I am sleeping very soundly when i do though, you could have a party beside me and i would be none the wiser!
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I've been doing this power-napping for quiite a long time, but didn't get the opportunity at DBS as there were people around me all the time - exept of when I was walking to a business or meeting.
Doesn't look good when you power-nap during a meeting, they think you've gone to sleep !
Roger
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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Not home in the early hours this week Marek, but up instead. Hope you get some better sleep this week mate.
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Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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After years of on/off night duty and long working hours I sleep very badly. God Bless the DSLite as it means I can do Sudoku until the early hours (03:15 this morning) then carry on reading one of the 100 classics. Since it has it's own light I do not disturb my husband (as if I could!). This morning I was back with the Sudokus at 07:00. I think the worst is when you fall asleep, then suddenly wake and think "that's great, I actually slept!" then find out that yes, you did, but only for 20 minutes.
In Nursing Homes we often noticed that elderly people continue to wake up and get up at the times they were used to.
I have recently read that in order to sleep it is better to listen to an audio book than music, however soothing. I cannot remember why, but it did stick in my mind.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Thanks Colin.
Diana
You are correct I have a whole collection of talking books Hancock Half Tapes etc and they can send me to sleep as its very soothing to listen to the spoken word.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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Diana/Marek, I too listen to Hancocks half hour and some lecture discs. I also find a soft, tenor saxaphone with some relaxing jazz also does the trick.
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Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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Marek, I`ve been put back on a short night tonight instead of earlie`s today, so I
maybe sleep walking on here in the early hours again. Just when I was getting in a routine again.
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Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Hi Colin
Good to someone else posting at an un-Godly hour.I have just made myself a cheese and pickle butty and a cup of black tea.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)