Travelling: Difference between revisions

How difficult it is to handle switching time zones depends largely on which schedule you follow.  

The schedules that are least suitable for travelling are mainly the schedules with long [[core]] sleeps at night, and asymmetric schedules in general. Examples include regular [[Everyman]] schedules, [[Dual core]] schedules, [[TC1]], [[TC2]]. The more sleep reduction, the more difficult it would be to handle travelling, especially if one isn't stably adapted yet.  

These are a bit more manageable. These are schedules that don't reduce sleep significantly. Examples include [[Siesta]], [[Segmented]], [[E1]], and also the extended versions of the regular schedules, typically around 6 hours of total sleep. When shifting the time zones, these schedules tend to be more forgiving comparing to the regular versions with less sleep.

* [[Non-reducing]] schedules (like [[BiphasicX]] or others where you get the same amount of sleep as on mono) are good choices here. They are usually easier to adjust if you're careful. Adjusting them brings on jet lag, similar to regular sleep, so it will be necessary to stick to your new sleep times and manage your light/dark exposure.

* Flexible schedules like [[Sevamayl]] and [[Ducamayl]] are also worth considering. However, both of them have night cores and they aren't equiphasic, so big time zone jumps can still be a challenge.