Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
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.
This is what I do, I limited my sleeps to no more than 4 1/2 hours then do what I need to shift my schedule. Get a good workout in after wake up and stay after. When it’s time to wind down, put the devices down and tv goes off.