Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We break down how to live inside a two days, two nights, four off roster so you feel human again. I share a practical plan for swing days, night shifts, and the first day off using light, timing, and targeted naps to reduce fatigue and protect recovery. • why the 2-2-4 roster limits circadian disruption • how to handle the swing day without wrecking nights • the difference between power naps and sleep inertia • safe caffeine use across night shifts • tw...
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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We break down how to live inside a two days, two nights, four off roster so you feel human again. I share a practical plan for swing days, night shifts, and the first day off using light, timing, and targeted naps to reduce fatigue and protect recovery. • why the 2-2-4 roster limits circadian disruption • how to handle the swing day without wrecking nights • the difference between power naps and sleep inertia • safe caffeine use across night shifts • tw...
[332] - Why Daytime Sleep Never Works And How to Fix It
A Healthy Shift
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4 days ago
[332] - Why Daytime Sleep Never Works And How to Fix It
Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We unpack why day sleep so often fails for shift workers and how to align rest with biology instead of willpower. Practical rules cover darkness, cooling, expectations, caffeine timing and a simple wind-down that sticks. • circadian misalignment makes daytime sleep lighter and shorter • abandon seven to nine hours as a day-sleeper target • plan a core sleep block plus a top-up nap • make the room pitch black and eliminate LEDs • cool the room and beddin...
A Healthy Shift
Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We break down how to live inside a two days, two nights, four off roster so you feel human again. I share a practical plan for swing days, night shifts, and the first day off using light, timing, and targeted naps to reduce fatigue and protect recovery. • why the 2-2-4 roster limits circadian disruption • how to handle the swing day without wrecking nights • the difference between power naps and sleep inertia • safe caffeine use across night shifts • tw...
