How much sleep is enough?

ucajack · 09-02-2010, 10:41 AM

I have been trying to get up early in the morning atleast by 5:30 AM but could not succeed so far because I always end up sleeping late. how many hours of sleep do you think is enough?

JustinP · 09-02-2010, 07:51 PM

Personally, I think the amount of sleep required is all about what you believe you need. I'm sure there are various scientific studies that may tell you a certain number of hours is healthy.

I rarely get more than 5 hours per night between my business and my family life. I have done this for quite some time that I am now quite used to it and function great on little sleep. I'm also quite healthy and have a good immune system. I am very driven by my business which I think KEEPS me healthy.

When I was employee who hated his job I slept 8 hours a night and always felt tired...what does that tell you?

Scott Voss · 09-02-2010, 07:58 PM

Sleep cycles are a very personalized thing. Some people can easily get by with 4-5 hours of sleep a night without any negative effects, others need to sleep 11 hours to function effectively.

Just about anyone get by one night with little/no sleep, but the long term effects are not good. Sleep is actually an important part of your success. If you are chronically tired, you mind is not as sharp as it would be on the right amount of sleep.

I completely understand the need to go to bed late and get up early, so that you can get more done and get more cash in the bank account. But, in reality, if you are finding that you are tired all day you will not get as much done in the day as you would with the proper amount of sleep.

Just listen to your body, eat healthy, avoid alcohol and caffeine in excess and exercise regularly. Your sleep will be more productive and so will you.

Now mind you, this is a do as I say and not as I do speech. I am just about the opposite of everything I just said. But it is the best way, regardless of how likely we are going to go it.

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Ruth P · 09-03-2010, 03:26 AM

I have to say I agree with Scott. I always envy those who can get by on 5 hours sleep, but I just can't do it. I need 8 hours minimum, though of course the occasional late night/ very early morning is fine.

I also think it helps to get into a very good routine. Try to go to bed/ wake up at the same time each day and it'll get easier.

If you're trying to rise a little earlier, then it'll take time for your body to get used to it. Do it gradually.

jordanberg2311 · 09-03-2010, 04:01 AM

I know a person who's a coder n lots of good websites owner. He makes hell lots of money a month. But he never sleeps. only couple of hours for like 2 days.

My 9-5 job's boss, sometimes i receive his email at 3am. They do not have the time to think about sleepy. They just want to get things done.

I love sleeping! =) more than 10hours on weekend, 7hours on weekdays. Therefore I'm still poor..lol

Vogin · 09-03-2010, 07:29 AM

You can't get anything done if you're tired. Even if I sleep from midnight to 8AM, it's a relatively long period and I can still get up early and get more things done.

It's about discipline really, to plan your day and not to run a 2hrs movie 15 minutes before "bed-time"....

ButterflyGarden · 09-03-2010, 08:05 AM

Most people function best with 7 hours minimum of sleep. Many people do fine with 5 hours, some don't do well without 9-10 its really different for different people.

Pisaka · 09-03-2010, 02:16 PM

It depends upon your physiological needs. I have learned one perfect rule: "Always consider the needs of your organism". If it asks you to water the mouth that means you go and drink, if it asks you to sleep one more hour that means it really needs this. Sometimes you cannot even explain your desires, but your body understands everything.

Xmas · 09-03-2010, 03:19 PM

I like to sleep 6-7 hours a night and then a 1 hour power nap in the early afternoon.

phpbbxpert · 09-03-2010, 03:25 PM

I average 4-5 hours and usually end up crashing for a good 10 hours or so about once a month.

lduan2009 · 09-03-2010, 04:38 PM

Most people need 7-10 hours sleep, and it's really up to yourself. Personally, if I had something needs to be done in mind, I always wanted to finish it and did not feel tired at all when I was doing it.

humbledmarket · 09-03-2010, 09:04 PM

The amount of sleep depends a lot base on your age and health condition as well as general body. It varies from person to person but the average is about 7-8 hours I believe.

I personally get about 5-7 hours lol

Optimist Cam · 09-03-2010, 09:47 PM

Eight hours sleep is usually enough for most people but everyone is different so you might need much more or less. I usually need 10 hours sleep.

Ghurabaa · 09-04-2010, 12:30 AM

I personally sleep about 4-5 hours, although I sometimes think it's not enough for me. The more you're tired the more you may need time sleeping I think.

Ruth P · 09-04-2010, 09:54 AM

Oh thought I would add, I don't know about everyone else, but sometimes I feel more tired if I get too much sleep. I think I've heard of other people experiencing it. So it's just as important not to oversleep as it is to get enough sleep.

JakeRhodes · 09-04-2010, 10:21 AM

It depends on the person really. Some people can function very well on four hours sleep, while others need a good ten hours.

There's a number of self-help/improvement "gurus" who advocate only sleeping three or four hours a day so that you have more time to work, however if you feel like a zombie for the entire day because you haven't gotten enough sleep and therefore aren't very productive, what's the point?

Find what works best for you.

prahna1 · 09-04-2010, 11:01 AM

YOu can sleep less at night, but you'll probably need a nap in the middle of the day. Or get that 5 hour energy drink lol.

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solvision · 09-04-2010, 11:20 AM

Most scientific studies state 6-8hrs these days. Very important parts of the human body & mind occur during sleep, so make sure you are getting what you need. Jump online and take a sleep profile test for a little indication.

That being said, while i was at university, and didnt really need to be up until lunch time to go to class in the afternoon, i typically slept 4am-10/11am.

Nowadays by business gets me up at 8am. Regardless of whether i go to bed at 11pm or 4am, i still get up at 8am. This has gone on for 3yrs now. I never planned on being someone who woke up that early, but now i wake up then even on my weekends/days off when i have nothing to do.

The BIGGEST factor i feel in getting up is this; "Does you subconscious have a driving force to wake you up?" Is there a big enough reason to wake you up at 5am. Just wanting to cause you think you should is not sufficient.

Michael Lee · 09-04-2010, 12:44 PM

Seven hours of sleep is best, according to this study...

'Seven hours of sleep is best' - Health - Health & Fitness - Life & Style - The Times of India

According to the study, sleeping more or less than 7 hours a day are at an increased risk of heart disease.

Michael Thai · 09-05-2010, 03:02 AM

Every one has a different need but generally 6-8 hours..... the key thing here is to have enough sleep so that your day will be productive!! No point sleeping 5 hours thinking that you have extra 3 hours but ended up being not effective the next whole day due to tiredness

ucajack · 09-05-2010, 03:35 AM

Thanks for all your responses.I sleep for 7-8 hours daily and trying to cut down on it and would like to have a sleep time of 5 hours. but do not know how to achieve it?

BrittyBritt · 09-05-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ucajack

Thanks for all your responses.I sleep for 7-8 hours daily and trying to cut down on it and would like to have a sleep time of 5 hours. but do not know how to achieve it?

Honestly, I wouldn't even try. 7 -8 hours of sleep, is the recommended amount of sleep. If that's the amount of sleep that you're getting,then your body knows what's best for you.

To try and change that just so you can gain 2 hours is not worth it health wise.

However,I am not a doctor lol.

But I do know where you're coming from, I would love to shorten the amount of sleep I need without any harmful effects. Unfortunately, I need like 12 hours of sleep

lol

Soumitra · 09-05-2010, 12:25 PM

I can't remain awake after 11-11.15 pm.
But wake up at 6 am.

Best time to do concentrated - focussed work.

Sleep - 6-7 hours : More than sufficient

MargaretC · 09-05-2010, 03:26 PM

I sleep a ghastly 9 hours and always get sick if I don't get at least 6.

Sleep isn't something to mess around with. If you truly feel well-rested with 5 hours (and aren't just sucking down caffeine and living off stress hormones) then go for it. Usually it's the youngsters that think it's okay. But many diseases begin with lack of sleep and only show up later in life.

Your body is not built to keep this up for long. The hormones that are produced to "keep you going" and the substances like caffeine that trick it are dangerous to your health. While you feel fine your body is slowly being attacked by substances produced when you are stressed. And yes, lack of sleep is stress. Being excited and happy and "pumped up" is stress. I like the idea of 8 hours of sleep and a day of total rest. But alas, some people just can't manage it.

I took care of those people for 35 years. Helped them walk, bathe, eat, gave them pills dressed their heart surgery wounds. All I'm saying is, don't think no sleep is a status symbol or is being tough. Be kind to yourself, relax, and enjoy a good night's sleep.

Okay, now all you people who don't sleep a lot can throw rocks at me.

shess · 09-05-2010, 07:03 PM

It varies so much from person to person. I can do fine on 6 hours consistently. Rarely do I sleep much more than that, even if I think I want to.

I also think the healthier you are, eating right, exercise, and vitamins, all help cut down on the amount of sleep your body feels it needs.

dzinerfusion · 09-05-2010, 09:52 PM

I read an article that people need at least 9 hours of sleep! Dam, I usually am getting only 5-7 hours. Gotta get in bed earlier too :P

Ivan Hutchins · 09-06-2010, 02:36 AM

I think the a healthy person could take sleep about 7-8 hours. I personally sleep about 4-5 hours, and sometimes I think that it's not enough for me.

mimius · 09-06-2010, 02:59 AM

I think hitting bed earlier is more important than long sleep.

Enrico · 09-06-2010, 03:30 AM

I only need 5 hours of sleep and I'm good to go.

Ruth P · 09-06-2010, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ucajack

Thanks for all your responses.I sleep for 7-8 hours daily and trying to cut down on it and would like to have a sleep time of 5 hours. but do not know how to achieve it?

Personally I don't think I would ever be able to cut down from 7-8 hours to just 5. I understand why you want to try getting less though. My advice would be firstly to establish a strong routine (go to bed at the same time every night), and try to wake up maybe 15 minutes earlier for a few days, and take it from there. See how much you can do before you start to feel tired in the day and find it's not worth it. But going straight from 7-8 to just 5 is bound to make you sleepy!

megalinktraffic · 09-06-2010, 10:11 AM

Researchers say that atleast 5 to 6 hours of Deep relaxed sleep is enough to rejunuvate and give freshness to the whole body to function actively throughtout the day

Mike Murphy · 09-06-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm sure it varies person to person. I snuck by on about 5 hrs per night for a while and it was rough.

Turns out I need about 7 per night and if I try to "Catch up" by sleeping long...bad things happen (headaches etc.)

You just have to find your sweet spot.

Have a set time that you go to bed and get up. Even on the weekends. Many people use the weekends to stay up late and sleep in and it just does bad things to them in the long run.

Gary Pettit · 09-06-2010, 10:26 AM

While spending a summer in Germany, I met a Biology/Chemistry teacher at the Gymnasium. He owned a 15,000-volume library (all of which he had read); in a home he designed and built himself (which was gorgeous); and had a 1000-bottle wine cellar (from which he brought a $450 bottle of wine to share with me one night).
I asked him how he had read all 15,000 books. He said, "I only sleep 3-4 hours per night."
I asked, "What IS The Secret for THAT?"
He said, "I eat a lot of bread and cheese. And lots and lots of red wine."
Personally, if I don't 8 hours, I get ugly.

Ruth P · 09-06-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkie2260

He said, "I eat a lot of bread and cheese. And lots and lots of red wine."

Lol red wine tends to have the opposite effect on me!

Writing Block · 09-06-2010, 10:49 AM

I usually get by with about 3-5 hours (with a few 15-minute power naps throughout the day). Totals to an average of about 5 hours of a day.

I've heard that most people have brainway activities that go in a pattern. If you can wake up after increments of 3 hours (6,9,12 if you NEED that much), you may have an easier time waking up.

But really it's all about the person.... Sorry I can't give more precise info about that >.<

fantasyzer · 09-07-2010, 03:55 PM

Have you seen the movie "Inception" ?? It is fiction off course, but research has proven that in a certain stage of your sleep cycle you have massive brain activity. I think you it's best to sleep in until you wake up by yourself. Definitely when you are a publisher who needs inspiration to write things!

RuiGomes · 09-07-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasyzer

Have you seen the movie "Inception" ?? It is fiction off course, but research has proven that in a certain stage of your sleep cycle you have massive brain activity. I think you it's best to sleep in until you wake up by yourself. Definitely when you are a publisher who needs inspiration to write things!

Well, sleeping cycles really depend on person to person, but if I did like you said, I think that I would sleep 12+ hours every day

I stick to my 8 daily hours, with some occasional nights that I sleep less to complete due tasks, and I don't feel like I need more.

However, I think that if I started to sleep 6 hours everyday for 1 month or so, I would get used to it and not feel tired. I've never tried it, though.

stealth_warrior · 09-07-2010, 08:23 PM

for me, the quality of sleep is more important than quantity.
i usually sleep at 11 or 12 PM and wake-up at 6-7 AM

RuiGomes · 09-07-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth_warrior

for me, the quality of sleep is more important than quantity.
i usually sleep at 11 or 12 PM and wake-up at 6-7 AM

Yes, the quality is important, that's why I mentioned the "used to" situation.

If your body is used to sleep 5 hours a day, then it will make sure that those 5 hours are all quality sleeping, so you get the most out of it.

I'm not any health expert, just my average Joe opinion.

miawallace · 09-07-2010, 08:43 PM

I used to thrive on 4-5 hours of sleep but recently I had to force myself to get more sleep. Now I make sure I get around 8 hours and I catch naps whenever I can. I realized I was sleep deprived and trying to make up for it with caffeine, and it just wasn't working anymore. I saw a huge difference instantly.

findall · 09-07-2010, 08:55 PM

i usually sleep 8 to 10 hours

teetime · 09-07-2010, 10:07 PM

I always go to bed at 11 pm and get up 7 am in the morning.Besides i will take afternoon nap about half an hour.I think it is enough for me.

Saluki Guy · 09-09-2010, 08:52 PM

I personally think that around when 6 to 7 hours of sleep for me a night is just enough. Any less and I'm not rested enough and any more and I still sluggish.

VyctorB_10 · 09-10-2010, 02:39 AM

your body needs at least 6 fully uninterrrupted hours, 8 is plenty, but at least 6 is enough... and power naps in between is very alkalizing and refreshingly energizing for the mind & body alike!

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JustinDupre · 09-10-2010, 07:43 AM

6 is good enough but lately my sleeping schedule has been super crazy. I only get 3 - 4 hours most a day o_O

slk · 09-11-2010, 08:22 PM

I sleep about 6 hours a night and I love a good nap too!

jamescoa · 09-11-2010, 11:28 PM

I usually take 7 hours sleep daily. I'd like to take 5 or 6 hours sleep, but I usually get bad shape when I do that.

corinnek · 09-12-2010, 12:28 AM

I agree that you can't get anything done, or done well, if you are too tired.

I don't think there is a magic number for sleep. I know people that can get by with 3 hours a night. Me, I can't fundtion with that little sleep. I need 6-7 hours.

bakancs · 09-12-2010, 04:17 AM

I never sleep more than 6 hours.. And it's enough for me..

2d0k · 09-12-2010, 04:34 AM

6 hours is enough for me.. Trying to condition myself with sleeping 4-5 hours..

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ucajack HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	How much sleep is enough? I have been trying to get up early in the morning atleast by 5:30 AM but could not succeed so far because I always end up sleeping late. how many hours of sleep do you think is enough?
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JustinP Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 713 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 543 Thanked 234 Times in 165 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? Personally, I think the amount of sleep required is all about what you believe you need. I'm sure there are various scientific studies that may tell you a certain number of hours is healthy. I rarely get more than 5 hours per night between my business and my family life. I have done this for quite some time that I am now quite used to it and function great on little sleep. I'm also quite healthy and have a good immune system. I am very driven by my business which I think KEEPS me healthy. When I was employee who hated his job I slept 8 hours a night and always felt tired...what does that tell you?
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Scott Voss Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 596 Thanks: 96 Thanked 112 Times in 66 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? Sleep cycles are a very personalized thing. Some people can easily get by with 4-5 hours of sleep a night without any negative effects, others need to sleep 11 hours to function effectively. Just about anyone get by one night with little/no sleep, but the long term effects are not good. Sleep is actually an important part of your success. If you are chronically tired, you mind is not as sharp as it would be on the right amount of sleep. I completely understand the need to go to bed late and get up early, so that you can get more done and get more cash in the bank account. But, in reality, if you are finding that you are tired all day you will not get as much done in the day as you would with the proper amount of sleep. Just listen to your body, eat healthy, avoid alcohol and caffeine in excess and exercise regularly. Your sleep will be more productive and so will you. Now mind you, this is a do as I say and not as I do speech. I am just about the opposite of everything I just said. But it is the best way, regardless of how likely we are going to go it. -Scott Voss
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Ruth P Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 955 Thanks: 499 Thanked 329 Times in 213 Posts Social Networking	Re: How much sleep is enough? I have to say I agree with Scott. I always envy those who can get by on 5 hours sleep, but I just can't do it. I need 8 hours minimum, though of course the occasional late night/ very early morning is fine. I also think it helps to get into a very good routine. Try to go to bed/ wake up at the same time each day and it'll get easier. If you're trying to rise a little earlier, then it'll take time for your body to get used to it. Do it gradually.
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jordanberg2311 Advanced Warrior Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 526 Thanks: 2 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? I know a person who's a coder n lots of good websites owner. He makes hell lots of money a month. But he never sleeps. only couple of hours for like 2 days. My 9-5 job's boss, sometimes i receive his email at 3am. They do not have the time to think about sleepy. They just want to get things done. I love sleeping! =) more than 10hours on weekend, 7hours on weekdays. Therefore I'm still poor..lol

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Ruth P Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 955 Thanks: 499 Thanked 329 Times in 213 Posts Social Networking	Re: How much sleep is enough? Oh thought I would add, I don't know about everyone else, but sometimes I feel more tired if I get too much sleep. I think I've heard of other people experiencing it. So it's just as important not to oversleep as it is to get enough sleep.
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solvision Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? Most scientific studies state 6-8hrs these days. Very important parts of the human body & mind occur during sleep, so make sure you are getting what you need. Jump online and take a sleep profile test for a little indication. That being said, while i was at university, and didnt really need to be up until lunch time to go to class in the afternoon, i typically slept 4am-10/11am. Nowadays by business gets me up at 8am. Regardless of whether i go to bed at 11pm or 4am, i still get up at 8am. This has gone on for 3yrs now. I never planned on being someone who woke up that early, but now i wake up then even on my weekends/days off when i have nothing to do. The BIGGEST factor i feel in getting up is this; "Does you subconscious have a driving force to wake you up?" Is there a big enough reason to wake you up at 5am. Just wanting to cause you think you should is not sufficient.
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Michael Thai HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 227 Thanks: 31 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? Every one has a different need but generally 6-8 hours..... the key thing here is to have enough sleep so that your day will be productive!! No point sleeping 5 hours thinking that you have extra 3 hours but ended up being not effective the next whole day due to tiredness

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ucajack HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? Thanks for all your responses.I sleep for 7-8 hours daily and trying to cut down on it and would like to have a sleep time of 5 hours. but do not know how to achieve it?
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Soumitra Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pune,India Posts: 64 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? I can't remain awake after 11-11.15 pm. But wake up at 6 am. Best time to do concentrated - focussed work. Sleep - 6-7 hours : More than sufficient

09-05-2010, 03:26 PM	#24
MargaretC Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? I sleep a ghastly 9 hours and always get sick if I don't get at least 6. Sleep isn't something to mess around with. If you truly feel well-rested with 5 hours (and aren't just sucking down caffeine and living off stress hormones) then go for it. Usually it's the youngsters that think it's okay. But many diseases begin with lack of sleep and only show up later in life. Your body is not built to keep this up for long. The hormones that are produced to "keep you going" and the substances like caffeine that trick it are dangerous to your health. While you feel fine your body is slowly being attacked by substances produced when you are stressed. And yes, lack of sleep is stress. Being excited and happy and "pumped up" is stress. I like the idea of 8 hours of sleep and a day of total rest. But alas, some people just can't manage it. I took care of those people for 35 years. Helped them walk, bathe, eat, gave them pills dressed their heart surgery wounds. All I'm saying is, don't think no sleep is a status symbol or is being tough. Be kind to yourself, relax, and enjoy a good night's sleep. Okay, now all you people who don't sleep a lot can throw rocks at me.

09-05-2010, 07:03 PM	#25
shess Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How much sleep is enough? It varies so much from person to person. I can do fine on 6 hours consistently. Rarely do I sleep much more than that, even if I think I want to. I also think the healthier you are, eating right, exercise, and vitamins, all help cut down on the amount of sleep your body feels it needs.
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09-05-2010, 09:52 PM	#26
dzinerfusion Active Warrior Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? I read an article that people need at least 9 hours of sleep! Dam, I usually am getting only 5-7 hours. Gotta get in bed earlier too :P
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09-06-2010, 02:36 AM	#27
Ivan Hutchins Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How much sleep is enough? I think the a healthy person could take sleep about 7-8 hours. I personally sleep about 4-5 hours, and sometimes I think that it's not enough for me.
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09-06-2010, 02:59 AM	#28
mimius Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? I think hitting bed earlier is more important than long sleep.

09-06-2010, 03:30 AM	#29
Enrico Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? I only need 5 hours of sleep and I'm good to go.

09-06-2010, 10:11 AM	#31
megalinktraffic Rueben War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 151 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 52 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? Researchers say that atleast 5 to 6 hours of Deep relaxed sleep is enough to rejunuvate and give freshness to the whole body to function actively throughtout the day
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09-06-2010, 10:19 AM	#32
Mike Murphy Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada. Posts: 615 Thanks: 68 Thanked 60 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking	Re: How much sleep is enough? I'm sure it varies person to person. I snuck by on about 5 hrs per night for a while and it was rough. Turns out I need about 7 per night and if I try to "Catch up" by sleeping long...bad things happen (headaches etc.) You just have to find your sweet spot. Have a set time that you go to bed and get up. Even on the weekends. Many people use the weekends to stay up late and sleep in and it just does bad things to them in the long run.
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09-06-2010, 10:26 AM	#33
Gary Pettit WebTrafficMassacre.com War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Torrance,California Posts: 1,119 Thanks: 57 Thanked 175 Times in 142 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? While spending a summer in Germany, I met a Biology/Chemistry teacher at the Gymnasium. He owned a 15,000-volume library (all of which he had read); in a home he designed and built himself (which was gorgeous); and had a 1000-bottle wine cellar (from which he brought a $450 bottle of wine to share with me one night). I asked him how he had read all 15,000 books. He said, "I only sleep 3-4 hours per night." I asked, "What IS The Secret for THAT?" He said, "I eat a lot of bread and cheese. And lots and lots of red wine." Personally, if I don't 8 hours, I get ugly.
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09-06-2010, 10:49 AM	#35
Writing Block Warrior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How much sleep is enough? I usually get by with about 3-5 hours (with a few 15-minute power naps throughout the day). Totals to an average of about 5 hours of a day. I've heard that most people have brainway activities that go in a pattern. If you can wake up after increments of 3 hours (6,9,12 if you NEED that much), you may have an easier time waking up. But really it's all about the person.... Sorry I can't give more precise info about that >.<
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09-07-2010, 03:55 PM	#36
fantasyzer Jalink de Grote Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 24 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How much sleep is enough? Have you seen the movie "Inception" ?? It is fiction off course, but research has proven that in a certain stage of your sleep cycle you have massive brain activity. I think you it's best to sleep in until you wake up by yourself. Definitely when you are a publisher who needs inspiration to write things!
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09-07-2010, 08:23 PM	#38
stealth_warrior stealth warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 53 Thanks: 13 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? for me, the quality of sleep is more important than quantity. i usually sleep at 11 or 12 PM and wake-up at 6-7 AM
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09-07-2010, 08:43 PM	#40
miawallace Five cents please. War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 61 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Contact Info	Re: How much sleep is enough? I used to thrive on 4-5 hours of sleep but recently I had to force myself to get more sleep. Now I make sure I get around 8 hours and I catch naps whenever I can. I realized I was sleep deprived and trying to make up for it with caffeine, and it just wasn't working anymore. I saw a huge difference instantly.