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Polyphasic Sleep (Everyman Schedule)

biohacking · hard · 2-week strict adaptation period, then permanent schedule

What is Polyphasic Sleep (Everyman Schedule)?

Sleep in multiple short phases instead of one block, using an Everyman schedule with one 4.5-hour core sleep plus two 20-minute naps, gaining 2-3 extra waking hours daily. Adaptation takes 10-14 days of cognitive impairment before the body adjusts.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEemerging

How do you do Polyphasic Sleep (Everyman Schedule)?

  1. 1.Start with Everyman 2 (E2): 4.5h core sleep (midnight-4:30am) plus two 20-min naps (8am and 2:30pm)
  2. 2.Set rigid alarm times and never skip naps during the 2-week adaptation period
  3. 3.Keep a sleep log tracking alertness, cognitive function, and mood each day
  4. 4.Use bright light exposure immediately upon waking from core sleep
  5. 5.If adaptation fails after 3 weeks, try the gentler biphasic schedule: 6h core + one 20-min afternoon nap

How long does it take?

2-week strict adaptation period, then permanent schedule.

Is it hard to start?

hard.

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Source: Polyphasic Sleep Wiki community, PureDoxyk (Ubersleep), Steve Pavlina experiments
sleep · productivity · circadian · time-optimization · adaptation
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