Comments on: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Great Sleep

By: Matthew Lowery

Matthew Lowery — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:03:58 +0000

Hey, I spend lots of time on the computer. Will this affect my sleep patterns etc?

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The Importance Of Sleep | Zen to Fitness — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:34:02 +0000

[...] Don’t be someone who boasts about getting by on 5-7 hours of sleep and feeling fine (like I used to), its simply not the truth and it will catch up with you eventually, only once you start getting your 7-9 hours of restful sleep daily will you? realize? what your missing. Also check out Alex Shalman’s Excellent Sleep Guide…. [...]

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:59:01 +0000

Great article alex. BUT you seem to have overlooked an important key point. Playing a video game or finishing up some work on computer before bed may keep you awake long after you turn the computer off. A new study shows that the bright light of a computer screen may alter the body’s biological clock and suppress the natural production of melatonin that’s critical to the normal sleep-wake cycle. This also includes watching TV before bed. If going on the computer or watching TV is necessary, it is better if you turn the brightness down to the lowest it can be.

By: Success Professor

Success Professor — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:25:43 +0000

Alex, Thanks for an excellent post. Your bring up lots of good ideas. For me, the things that help the most are 1) Planning my day 2) Writing down all my “to dos” so I don’t have to think about them when I’m trying to fall asleep and 3) Be prepared to get up and start doing something important (like the exercising you suggest). My personal plan is to start each day with a Power Hour: http://successprofessor.ca/2008/08/29/start-your-day-with-a-power-hour/

By: Will

Will — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:12:10 +0000

Ever heard of polyphasic sleeping? I’m thinking of trying it but unsure if there are corresponding health problems.

By: design

design — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:35:48 +0000

have sex.

By: B. Wilde

B. Wilde — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:10:22 +0000

I love sleep. It’s such a great break in our repetitive and exciting lives. What great suggestions. If it’s true that we are a sleep deprived nation, then there is great utility for the masses in this post. Now Part 2 would be how to get sufficient amounts of sleep when raising children. Got any ideas on how to address interrupted sleep that is inevitable?

By: Maria | Never the Same River Twice

Maria | Never the Same River Twice — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:19:37 +0000

Wow. This is a really comprehensive post.

One thing I would add is to get regular exercise. Being physically tired really helps me get quality sleep.

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:00:30 +0000

This post has perfect timing. I stayed up too late 3 nights ago and I am still feeling the pain (problems concentrating, low energy levels irritability, blurred vision). I’m off to take a nap.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:23:20 +0000

@Adam – It’s like flying first class, and then hating economy after wards. The trick is enjoy the luxury without shame or guilt, but not become in need of it.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:20:20 +0000

The memory foam mattress is the best. The only problem with it is that when I go on vacation, I have a hard time sleeping because the hotel mattresses usually are no where near as cozy.

Great sleep resource Alex, I’ll have to pass this on to some people that are in need of developing their “sleep hygien”.