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Post by youngblood on Jan 22, 2007 18:52:40 GMT -5
Wasn't exactly sure where to put this, as sleep isn't nutrition nor training. So I went and put it here just for the heck of it.  Gotta go back in time a little to refresh myself; but it won't be too long. I used to get home from work, and crash out almost immediately, for a good hour or so. I would wake up nice and refreshed, and hit the gym. Awhile back, I noticed that I wasn't sleeping nearly as long, nor feeling as refreshed when I woke up. I wondered why, and attributed it to a cycle that my body might be in. Nothing too big, but it didn't really pass over. Then, about 3 weeks ago, I decided to start listening to a jazz station via streaming internet while I drifted off to sleep. BAM!!! I wake up an hour and a half later! Then I realized that my change in napping patterns came when I started putting my media player on mute. I wanted silence so I made sure of falling asleep. Moral of the story- I sleep much better in the middle of the day when I have some music playing in the background. Maybe some of you out there that have sleeping troubles, try putting some music on in the background. Classical, jazz- something mellow, maybe even trance...to lull your body into a good slumber. Say Hi! to the Sandman for me!!!  |
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Post by Rich on Jan 22, 2007 19:32:02 GMT -5
That's interesting. When I was younger I used to nap (I still would but those darn kids keep expecting me to do stuff with them). My best sleep was with AC/DC blasting in my bedroom.
Those were the days.
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jan 22, 2007 20:27:40 GMT -5
I need a nap.. ZZZZZZZZZZZ...
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Post by mrbeefy on Jan 23, 2007 7:12:25 GMT -5
I will occasionally put on some soft rock as a lay down for bed. I have also found burning one of those aroma therapy candles and turning out the lights works too. I used to try to nap in the afternoon when I could, but I always woke up cranky. But now I look forward to an afternoon nap when I can sneak one in, especially if I have company to snuggle with!  |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jan 23, 2007 16:54:30 GMT -5
Myb only hope is that I wake up at all after a nap!! If I do,it`s a good day! |
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Post by beckie on Jan 23, 2007 21:35:47 GMT -5
You're not THAT old Tim!  I have to have complete silence else its not much point napping... |
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Post by youngblood on Jan 23, 2007 21:48:40 GMT -5
Yes he is Beckie!!! Don't lie, no need to kiss his butt. You need something just ask!! |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jan 24, 2007 8:07:20 GMT -5
Yes he is Beckie!!! Don't lie, no need to kiss his butt. You need something just ask!! SHADDUP` !! #bflushsmiley5qk# |
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Post by mrbeefy on Jan 24, 2007 8:13:02 GMT -5
Hey....TIM is not old........
just because he was a road guard for the 3 wise men............
oh.....thought you knew about that!
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Post by youngblood on Jan 24, 2007 15:32:15 GMT -5
just because he was a road guard for the 3 wise men............ That was after God felt he was too old and forced him to step down from his duties as his bodyguard!!! |
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Post by mrbeefy on Jan 24, 2007 15:36:47 GMT -5
Was that before or after his job of having KP at the Last Supper?
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Post by Intensity on Jan 24, 2007 15:41:30 GMT -5
I dont know… after a nap, I sometime feel more tired than before it! But one thing is for sure… i wouldnt say no to more sleep, but I would do it by having a good old 9 hours straight every night!
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Post by Intensity on Jan 24, 2007 15:43:31 GMT -5
Oh and if i really want to sleep… I NEED SILENCE!! |
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Post by mrbeefy on Jan 24, 2007 15:47:12 GMT -5
SSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Somebody is sleeping......
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Post by BigMikeReed on Jan 25, 2007 10:22:23 GMT -5
I dont know… after a nap, I sometime feel more tired than before it! But one thing is for sure… i wouldnt say no to more sleep, but I would do it by having a good old 9 hours straight every night! I'm with Randy on this one sort of.. if I take a quick nap- say like 15 minutes I might feel refreshed. If I nap for longer than 30 minutes or so I feel groggy and grumpy once I'm back up. The best sleep I ever get happens this way: I go to bed at the normal time. I tend to wake up about 6 hours later. I get up and check out WOTW ;D for about 30 minutes to an hour (thus my early morning posts sometimes). I get sleepy and go back to bed for about 90 minutes to 2 hrs- that period of sleep is SOOOO good. |
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Post by tiffany on Jan 25, 2007 11:05:28 GMT -5
For me to nap during the day I need the room as dark as possible and I put the fan on to drown out any daytime noises. I'm not cranky after a sleep but I do tend to move in slow motion until I fully wake up. So If the kids need to be anywhere they know they cant wake me up and expect to be on the way, if they do......then I am cranky!!! #bsleepingsmiley4vu#
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Post by youngblood on Jan 25, 2007 11:30:06 GMT -5
I'm crankier when I don't get my nap. The last two days, due to business reasons, I haven't gotten my nap. Today, I'm already tired and I've only been up 2 hours!!!  I can't wait to get a nap later today. Once I take care of the necessary things, then it's off to meet Mr. Sandman again! I like my room dark as an Alaskan night, with music on in the background-unless I'm laying out for the night, then no music but darkness always! |
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I have to have complete silence else its not much point napping...
