Travelling: Difference between revisions
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Created page with "Travelling on a polyphasic schedule is tricky, though it's generally achievable with sufficient preparation. However, the level of difficulty is largely dependent on the specific schedule being followed and, crucially, how much the timezone changes. === Dealing with time zones === The main challenge of travelling is adjusting to a new time zone. The bigger the change, the tougher it can be to handle. Here are the main ways to deal with a time zone switch: ==== Stick t..." |
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However, if it's a massive shift (like 12 hours), this route gets much harder because you'd be trying to sleep when it's daytime locally and stay awake through the night. In that situation, you'll need to create an artificial [[dark period]] (making your environment dark to simulate nighttime). | However, if it's a massive shift (like 12 hours), this route gets much harder because you'd be trying to sleep when it's daytime locally and stay awake through the night. In that situation, you'll need to create an artificial [[dark period]] (making your environment dark to simulate nighttime). | ||
==== | ==== Shifting the schedule to match the new timezone ==== | ||
Another option is to shift your sleep times to match the new local time. So, if your nap was at 11 am back home, it's still at 11 am in the new place. The main issue here is that the circadian rhythm has to adjust, and the more it adjusts, the more the adaptation might take a hit. | Another option is to shift your sleep times to match the new local time. So, if your nap was at 11 am back home, it's still at 11 am in the new place. The main issue here is that the circadian rhythm has to adjust, and the more it adjusts, the more the adaptation might take a hit. | ||
