>Most of all, sleep is something worth experimenting with. Yep. Through experimentation, I've become a believer in ritual to prepare for and wake from bed as

>Most of all, sleep is something worth experimenting with. Yep. Through experimentation, I've become a believer in ritual to prepare for and wake from bed as well as napping. My sweet spot seems to be 8 hour sleep with a 40 minute nap round 13:00. If I had to choose, I'd take less sleep overnight before losing the midday nap. Prior to experimenting, I was "sure" I functioned optimally at about 6 hours per night. Looking back, I expect it wasn't the specific duration that helped, just consistency. Also, I second the breathe-right strip.