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Power Sleep: The Revolutionary Program That Prepares Your Mind for Peak Performance
Do your eyelids feel heavy during afternoon meetings? Do you sleep extra hours on weekend mornings? Do you use caffeine to stay alert? An alarm to get out of bed?
These are all symptoms of sleep deficiency--signals that you are operating below your peak performance and beneath your mental capacity. Despite popular perceptions, sleep is not a luxury--it is a necessity. More
...morePaperback, 320 pages
Published
January 1st 1999
by Quill
(first published 1998)
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I learned a ton from reading this book, and I think it should be required reading for so many professionals and academics who believe "you can sleep when your dead" or that sleep is a "waste of time." The name is somewhat silly, but it is entirely to draw in the aforementioned crowd of people who truly believe they are somehow superior if they don't need much sleep. James Maas is an expert on sleep science and fills the book with a wealth of information and cited studies. ...more
The premise of this book is simple; quality, regularly scheduled sleep is important to your health, and most of us are neglecting it.
If you know about sleep already, this book might not be for you. Most of the information in it, I have already seen in another context. I was first introduced to the idea of Power Sleep at a guest lecture by the author. Interesting content, but like I said, if you know about basics of sleep, this book is going to be a snooze for you.
I was surpri...more
If you know about sleep already, this book might not be for you. Most of the information in it, I have already seen in another context. I was first introduced to the idea of Power Sleep at a guest lecture by the author. Interesting content, but like I said, if you know about basics of sleep, this book is going to be a snooze for you.
I was surpri...more
I imagine that in 1998, when Maas published this book, the information was more revolutionary. Now, most of us know that sleep deprivation can be lethal, bedroom temperature matters, and an afternoon nap increases productivity. Maybe that general awareness is partly due to his efforts in the field. All the same, the book probably won't tell you much you don't already know.
Mengupas berbagai permasalahan tentang tidur, bagaimana belajar tentang kekuatan tidur, gangguan-gangguan tidur dan bagaimana mengatasinya.
Proses Tidur, Jika diberi waktu yang cukup dan lingkungan yang tepat , menghasilkan tenaga yang luar biasa. Memulihkan, meremajakan dan memberi energi tubuh dan otak.
Jadi pergunakan waktu tidur anda sebaik-baiknya !
Proses Tidur, Jika diberi waktu yang cukup dan lingkungan yang tepat , menghasilkan tenaga yang luar biasa. Memulihkan, meremajakan dan memberi energi tubuh dan otak.
Jadi pergunakan waktu tidur anda sebaik-baiknya !
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Good book, though it read a bit too much like a self-help good (i guess it is a self-help book). Basic thesis is that USA is chronically underslept, and that certainly resonates for me. Good review of what sleep is and what we know about it scientifically, importance of alertness, and tips for improving sleep habits.
I've been wanting to read this book forever, since I did not have the chance to take Professor Maas' Pysch 101 course. Overall, good read-- very educational, and it makes you more aware of how many tasks you perform throughout the day in a drowsy state. It'd be nice to do all the tips suggested in the book, but seems nearly impossible given school/work demands...if only work would schedule in a nap time...
Very good information, I expected more somehow, buy learned a lot. Like we all need 10 hours sleep, run on a 25 hour daily cycle, need to get up at the scant time every day. If you are behind on your slee, don't sleep in, go to bed earlier the next night. Try to catch up on any sleep debts as soon as possible.
Good book - recommended by friend who had the author as professor. I need to read again because apparently still not getting enough sleep.
Definitely helped me get on a sleep schedule when I was an undergrad and my hours were all over the place with work.
Great book, with mostly useful information. I was interested in the subject so I decided to check this out.
Didnt really teach me anything I didnt know. The only things I liked about this book were that the author came from Cornell and that it validated my 10 hour a night sleeping indulgences.
Recommended by my doctor...and well worth the read. I've put so much energy in teaching my kids to sleep that it was nice to read so much information that confirms how important sleep is. I love the idea that getting to sleep in (what's that?) on the weekends is like only eating healthy two days a week. Great book with tons of info and tips!
Good overview of the importance of sleep, basic phases of sleep and why it is important. I especially liked the parts that explained sleep debt and how and when naps are good.
I read this book when I was having problems sleeping. It was educational and actually helped me a lot.
Pretty much commonsense, but a good reminder about the power of rest: consistency + 8-10 hours.
Not really too helpful. The main message of the book is to get as much sleep as you can.
A practical guide to better sleep; one of the best available.
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