Thread: Red Eye Tips
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Old 06-26-2021, 08:03 AM
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freezingflyboy
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My redeye pro tips would be the 5 S's (I can't take credit, these were passed down to me). These have served me well doing multiple redeye's per month for years now:
S schedule shifting (stay up late, wake up early)
S segmented sleeping (multiple 4-5 hour sleep opportunities vs one long one)
S kip the caffeine day of (at least until show time)
S un exposure (stimulates natural melatonin production)
S leep opportunity (prepare and plan for good nap - 4-5 hours. But don't get worked up if you find sleep elusive.)

The final thing I'll add is a good workout, whatever that means to you. I always sleep better when I've had a good workout or been very active that day.
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