Thursday, 22 January 2009

Those extra moments

I had a cup of coffee at around 6am because I was worried about my drive to work. I woke up form the 4am nap feeling groggy. In fact I should of get up at 4.45am but let myself staying in bed for another extra 25 min. as I was really spaced out. I didn't do my morning yoga and it took me time to feel normal with the help from coffee. The drive to College was just fine and the whole day went by fast, full of energy and good work. The naps were of high quality, on time and full of dreams but I still can't recall them totally. It's interesting how at work I don't experience any dips in energy and don't need any stimulants to keep me going. It's high performance at all times. My food intake is also minimal. I have my apple breakfast followed by a bowl of soup at lunch. I make the soup in the morning at home and take it with me in a flask. Usually I have been able to get through the whole flask and had some extra snacks. Now I can hardly go through half of the flask. I'm not hungry and yest my energy levels are great.
I came home around 6.30pm and did the whole set of yoga. I was surprised as I didn't feel like doing even half of the set. However I miraculously found some energy and kept going.
After my 8pm nap I did the usual mistake of staying in bed for that extra stretch and comfort and yes..fall asleep again for another 30min. I don't know how I'm letting that happen?! I felt great after the nap and yet again was over confident so allowed myself to just let go. I really need to get that habit under control.
The same thing happened after the midnight nap! I failed getting out of bed and as a result of that overslept quite substantially. I woke up at 12.30am, stayed in bed and fall asleep till 1.10am and then rolled over my front just for another extra moments (!) and found myself waking up at 2.10am. Disaster. I wasn't happy but felt fully recovered.
So here I'm ready for my 4am nap. I feel very good so hope to wake up feeling even better.
My seven rules:
1. polyphasic sleep - everyman
2. raw food - apples, soup, home made oats and flaxseed crackers with some (not raw but organic) mushroom pate
3. reality checks - yes quite a few
4. meditation - no
5. exercises - no cardiovascular
6. clear mind, download of chatter - yes
5. fresh air - no

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