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i read about polyphasic sleep for the first time in my teens. while most humans allegedly sleep for just one block of time, polyphasic sleepers divide their sleeping hours up – which allows for having less sleep overall. there are several style of polyphasic sleep – the most well known is the powenap or the siesta. but the most extreme is the appropriately named „uberman„, which consists of just a few small naps over 24 hours. at the time, i quickly disregarded it as an unhealthy fad for people who want to optimize to unhealthy levels. but recently, i was reminded of it again, when i talked with some family members about their sleeping habits. my mother is a classic monophasic sleeper – once she is in bed, she will sleep for the whole night. my father on the other hand is a polyphasic sleeper, just sleeping for some hours after work, and taking several small naps when needed. since i have a hard time with keeping a monophasic sleep schedule, i will test a polyphasic schedule called the E2.
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Current events can feel overwhelming, and it’s challenging to cultivate a peace of mind on my own. Something which helps me tremendously is meditation – if I can remind myself to meditate.
Thankfully, on my quest to change my habits, I stumbled upon an app, which seems like a perfect match: Like duolingo, it uses a streak and reminder system. But unlike duolingo, it does not rely on ads – it’s a free app, run by a dutch nonprofit.
So if you want to start meditate, try medito.
