How to Adopt a Polyphasic Sleep Schedule

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Choose a method.. Consider a biphasic sleep schedule.. Create your own biphasic pattern.

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1

Choose a method.

Step 1

Choose a method.

2

Consider a biphasic sleep schedule.

Step 2

Consider a biphasic sleep schedule.

3

Create your own biphasic pattern.

Step 3

Create your own biphasic pattern.

4

Adopt the Everyman schedule.

Step 4

Adopt the Everyman schedule.

5

Transition gradually to your schedule.

Step 5

Transition gradually to your schedule.

6

Maintain your new sleep schedule.

Step 6

Maintain your new sleep schedule.

7

Adjust the Everyman schedule to suit your needs.

Step 7

Adjust the Everyman schedule to suit your needs.

8

Review the Uberman and Dymaxion schedules.

Step 8

Review the Uberman and Dymaxion schedules.

9

Plan an Uberman schedule.

Step 9

Plan an Uberman schedule.

10

Consider a Dymaxion schedule.

Step 10

Consider a Dymaxion schedule.

11

Learn to nap.

Step 11

Learn to nap.

12

Cut back on your nightly sleep.

Step 12

Cut back on your nightly sleep.

13

Set alarms and adhere to your sleep schedule.

Step 13

Set alarms and adhere to your sleep schedule.

14

Consider your schedule.

Step 14

Consider your schedule.

15

Pay attention to key scheduling factors.

Step 15

Pay attention to key scheduling factors.

16

Consider speaking to your doctor first.

Step 16

Consider speaking to your doctor first.

17

Reconsider if you develop problems.

Step 17

Reconsider if you develop problems.

18

Recognize short-term problems.

Step 18

Recognize short-term problems.

19

Identify the long-term consequences of sleep deprivation.

Step 19

Identify the long-term consequences of sleep deprivation.

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