For a while now I can’t sleep right. It started with skipping nights or at least getting to sleep very late, like 4-5 in the morning. Currently, it got so bad that it flipped completely. I sleep in the afternoons, wake up at around 1 AM, and start the day then. I even got some instant soup packs and air fryer things here too!
It’s not all bad though, and I think it’s got to do with the “cold and miserable“ feeling of the winter. As I said before, it makes no sense. Wake up in the morning, it’s all grey outside, cold, and everything sucks. At night though it’s different. It might be still cold, but you’re under the blanket and the afternoon warmth is still lingering around. It might be grey outside, but at least you can’t see it. Overall, I seem to be way more productive, can do more stuff, and - dare I say - happier.
Nobody bothers you at night too. I cleaned my room - which was long overdue, got a new bed - which was necessary, and finished 3 small home projects, all without interruptions. Even work goes better at these ungodly hours. I know I should go back to how things were before, but it’s hard to see its good side now.
So, if you’re suffering from seasonal depression or something along those lines, maybe try switching up your sleep schedule.
Speaking of seasonal, in the “cold and miserable“ post I said how I might go to Spain next year. Saving up for that now, but it’s not going well (needed to get a new bed and mattress). We’ll see how this repeats if it all goes to plan.
And now, for a bit of fun, here’s how ChatGPT thinks this post should look like. Also the thumbnail for this post was generated with DALL-E.
Have you ever struggled to get a good night’s sleep, especially during the colder months of the year? In this post, I’ll share my experience with sleep issues and how I’ve adapted to a non-traditional sleep schedule. I’ll also discuss the benefits I’ve experienced as a result of this change, and offer some suggestions for those who may be struggling with seasonal depression or similar issues.
For a while now, I’ve had trouble sleeping. It started with nights where I couldn’t fall asleep until very late - sometimes as late as 4 or 5 in the morning. Recently, my sleep schedule has flipped completely. I now sleep in the afternoons and wake up around 1 AM, starting my day then. It’s not all bad, though. I think it has something to do with the “cold and miserable“ feeling of winter. It’s hard to get out of bed in the morning when it’s grey and cold outside, but at night, it’s different. It might still be cold, but you’re under the blankets and the warmth from the afternoon is still lingering. Even if it’s grey outside, at least you can’t see it. Overall, I’ve found that I’m much more productive and happy on this sleep schedule.
One of the biggest benefits of this new schedule is that there are fewer interruptions at night. I’ve been able to tackle some long overdue tasks, like cleaning my room and completing several small home projects, without any distractions. Even my work has been going better at these unconventional hours. I know I should try to go back to a more traditional sleep schedule, but it’s hard to see the benefits now that I’ve adapted to this new routine.
If you’re struggling with seasonal depression or something similar, you might want to consider switching up your sleep schedule. It might not be a perfect solution, but it could help you feel more productive and happier.
On a related note, I mentioned in a previous post that I might go to Spain next year to escape the “cold and miserable“ weather. I’m saving up for the trip, but it’s not going as smoothly as I’d hoped (I had to get a new bed and mattress, which set me back financially). We’ll see how it goes if everything falls into place.
In conclusion, adapting to a non-traditional sleep schedule can have some unexpected benefits, especially if you’re struggling with seasonal depression or other issues. While it’s not always easy to change your habits, it’s worth exploring alternative solutions if you’re feeling stuck. Hopefully, my experience will inspire you to try something new and find what works best for you.