Even though you are spending less time in bed, you might feel more refreshed in the morning because your sleep will be more consolidated. You’ll be able to sleep for a greater proportion of the time you’re spending in bed. In spite of an improvement in sleep quality, you may still feel tired during the day. If after two weeks you are still tired, you should add ½ hour to your scheduled block of time in bed. You will continue to add small bits of time every week, if needed, until your sleep time is optimal for you. First you will shorten your sleep to improve sleep quality, then you will be able to gradually increase sleep time as needed. Practice suggestions: 1. Follow the procedure and begin establishing a consistent specific sleep schedule using these recommendations. Follow your new sleep schedule during the next 14 days. 2. Continue to use the 30 second sleep diary. Don’t forget to save your sleep logs. You’ll continue to use them to make small adjustments to your sleep schedule.
Even though you are spending less time in bed, you might feel more refreshed in the morning because your sleep will be more consolidated. You’ll be able to sleep for a greater proportion of the time you’re spending in bed. In spite of an improvement in sleep quality, you may still feel tired during the day. If after two weeks you are still tired, you should add ½ hour to your scheduled block of time in bed. You will continue to add small bits of time every week, if needed, until your sleep time is optimal for you. First you will shorten your sleep to improve sleep quality, then you will be able to gradually increase sleep time as needed. Practice suggestions: 1. Follow the procedure and begin establishing a consistent specific sleep schedule using these recommendations. Follow your new sleep schedule during the next 14 days. 2. Continue to use the 30 second sleep diary. Don’t forget to save your sleep logs. You’ll continue to use them to make small adjustments to your sleep schedule.
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