tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post9158310414033686750..comments2024-02-16T23:48:54.987-06:00Comments on The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser: September 30th, 2014 A Difference Maker DaySean Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-89632373135270015782014-10-02T21:48:27.504-05:002014-10-02T21:48:27.504-05:00Nikki-- I somehow missed replying to this yesterda...Nikki-- I somehow missed replying to this yesterday!! It was getting to the point that I had to fully acknowledge what I was doing. I couldn't deny it any longer. I will get help if it becomes something I can't get under control! It's too important to mess around with!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-90730643050045320682014-10-01T21:27:25.094-05:002014-10-01T21:27:25.094-05:00Glad that this is on your mind and that your extra...Glad that this is on your mind and that your extraordinary care is extending to your sleep patterns. I won't lecture, but will share :) It took me months to get back into a regular sleep pattern. Lack of sleep triggered sleeptalking/walking and other stuff, so I saw a sleep specialist as well. <br />Easing into a more scheduled pattern sounds like a good start. Don't hold back from asking for help on this if you need it. Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133209982557200052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-83806040907726667132014-10-01T13:10:23.138-05:002014-10-01T13:10:23.138-05:00Or... Maybe it is some deeply ingrained need I'...Or... Maybe it is some deeply ingrained need I'm serving and I just don't realize it! ;) Who knows? In the meantime, I'm going to take better care in my schedule and see what happens.<br />Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-61172627794261251502014-10-01T13:09:46.680-05:002014-10-01T13:09:46.680-05:00Divad--thank you!
It is truly a time management i...Divad--thank you! <br />It is truly a time management issue. I assure you, my schedule doesn't serve a deep seeded purpose of some sort, (at least I don't think)--some kind of need to be busy and feel important. My drive is intended to keep me on track and focused. I devote a large amount of time to writing because it's very important to my recovery and my deeper understanding of what makes me, me. The solution isn't me saying "I'm going to bed earlier tonight." The solution is me managing my time better throughout the day, getting things done I need/want to get done and naturally going to bed at a decent hour because I'm sufficiently tired. <br />I've made this schedule and I can modify it for longer periods of sleep. <br />I appreciate your input! Thank you, Divad. The importance is in the fundamentals I employ to be successful in reclaiming a healthy weight.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-83649880830964601642014-10-01T09:44:29.970-05:002014-10-01T09:44:29.970-05:00Sean, I say this with LOVE and great respect. What...Sean, I say this with LOVE and great respect. What is truly keeping you from sleeping a normal night? What is the underlying issue behind needing/wanting/choosing to be so busy that you can't fit sleep in? You know as well as I do that sleep is as essential for your health as good, controlled nutrition and exercise. I think there's a deep answer behind my question and that by coming to terms with it, could be a life changer for you. What feels good about being so busy and important that you don't sleep? I hope I did not over step because that was not my intention. It's just such a recurring theme in your writing and I don't know if you are giving it the importance and attention it needs. It comes down to choice - just like eating does. divadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185277600611550619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-50324684499745069012014-10-01T08:07:50.277-05:002014-10-01T08:07:50.277-05:00You're absolutely correct, Helen!! I've be...You're absolutely correct, Helen!! I've been writing about how I need to and want to change the sleep schedule--but then I've continued doing one of the key elements keeping me from being successful in this regard. It's a case of focusing on the wrong issue. Handling the midday napping issue, as you've suggested, will likely fix the nighttime sleep time problem with little effort. So the effort required isn't later, but earlier in the day. <br />What you're suggesting with the Y instead of the nap--is exactly what I did and it worked perfectly. It is the key to me finally getting the rest I need each night.<br />Oh--and good point on the weather coverage season around here... very true--those are really the only times naps would be absolutely necessary.<br />LOL on the "naps are for babies" part. Thank you Helen!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-1995690314009291292014-10-01T07:25:55.348-05:002014-10-01T07:25:55.348-05:00Yeah--it hasn't been good at all. I try to do ...Yeah--it hasn't been good at all. I try to do too much--and I've fallen into a pattern of nap-stay up too late--nap--and again and again... It isn't a pattern I can continue if I truly want to make more sleep a priority. It was a fantastic day! Thank you, Val!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-36065232622280998032014-10-01T06:48:47.113-05:002014-10-01T06:48:47.113-05:00I think I've said this before as I've thou...I think I've said this before as I've thought it for years but IMHO you nap too much and that is why you have chronic night time sleep issues. I understand your schedule can be whacky, especially during tornado season and there may be the occasion when you actually need a nap, but on a daily basis really only babies need to nap lol.<br /><br />Think of it this way: if you worked in a traditional job (like I do) if you suddenly got sleepy at 3 p.m., you'd have no choice but to get up and move around - napping is now allowed in the office and I suspect were my boss to come into my office and find me asleep at my desk or worse, laying on the soft carpeted floor, that would be the end of my job. <br /><br />What if you were to go the YMCA during the time you want to nap for 2 hours every day? I'd bet it would solve that issue and you'd mostly like sleep very, very well at night.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308631304554235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-55333213338658647062014-10-01T06:29:39.301-05:002014-10-01T06:29:39.301-05:00So.... As a reader for awhile, I knew you'd st...So.... As a reader for awhile, I knew you'd struggled with not sleeping enough. [I'm a teacher and mom to 3-chronic undersleeper as well ;) ] But FOUR hours a night?! Is this what I'm reading??? Good grief. Even with naps, I'd die. 6 hours/night is rough enough for me!! I'm glad you enjoyed your extra rest. Your day sounds wonderful :)Valerie Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16400026383513835586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-15511264196685968792014-10-01T06:11:09.527-05:002014-10-01T06:11:09.527-05:00Oh my, Gwen--yes they are inviting!! A nice comfy ...Oh my, Gwen--yes they are inviting!! A nice comfy bed when our eyes are heavy---yes, it speaks to me!! It did pay off overnight!! Thank you, Gwen!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-6090087467104913142014-10-01T00:54:08.633-05:002014-10-01T00:54:08.633-05:00naps are so inviting; congrats on a day of success...naps are so inviting; congrats on a day of successfully NOT napping! Hope it pays off overnight!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.com