Sleep Window

[Tazzy]

I always knew this about myself - just never saw it or heard it spoken of.....

Today, I had to stay up to return a phone call before sleeping. Just before I could make the call, I was so sleepy, hardly keep my eyes open but now, wide awake!

This is from John Tesh:

Pay attention to your sleep window. That’s the 30 to 45 minute window when your eyes are getting heavy or you yawn frequently. That’s the time when you’re the most naturally ready to sleep. If you go to bed then, you’ll fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly. If you wait and miss that sleep opportunity, your nervous system kicks in and gets you going again. That’s according to sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus. And if you get that second wind, you could be up for another 90 minutes. So go to bed during your natural sleep window.

Edited February 5, 2015 by Tazzy

[Fiona]

In our family we call it the wave. When the wave hits, head to bed because you know it's at least 1-2 hours before it hits again

[dilip kumar]

Very true. I just try to hold on during the surf window working on something and doom the sleep is off.Then it takes one to two hours. Have to be very careful as the next day I am not active.

[boodles]

It also applies to when nature calls. Listen to your body, don't put it off!