Sleep: Change the way you sleep with this 90 minute read

by Nick Littlehales

Proven solutions for better ZZZZ, from an elite sleep coach

'Nick Littlehales wants to redefine the very meaning of the word sleep' - Daily Telegraph
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One third of our lives are spent trying to sleep. Most us have restless nights and rely on a cocktail of caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. Yet the hours we spend in bed shape our mood, motivation and decision-making skills - defining our performance in work, at home and while keeping fit.

We need a new approach to sleep. In Sleep, Nick Littlehales, the leading sleep coach, debunks the myths around sleep and introduces many new concepts, including:

* Why the fabled eight hours just doesn't add up
* The power of the nap - and how you can nap with your eyes open
* Ways to deal with anxiety, children, snoring and other night-time challenges
* How to discover your own sleep cycle

From your personal sleep characteristics and cycles, to posture and bedding, he sets out achievable ways to get the highest possible quality of sleep recovery. Read Sleep, learn from the best in sport, and kick-start a more confident, successful and happier you.
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'The sleep guru to the stars explains how to discover your sleep cycle and why naps are essential' Mail on Sunday

'He enables players to maximise the quality and consistency of their sleep and in turn their overall performance' -- Sir Alex Ferguson

• ISBN10: 0241975972
• ISBN13: 9780241975978
• Publish Date: 27 October 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Imprint: Penguin Life
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9780241975978

Reviews

[Joséphine]

Actual rating: 3.5 stars

Initial thoughts: A few days ago, I read The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter. In his book, Winter maintained that locking ourselves down to 90-minute sleep cycles isn't always efficient and might even rob us of that extra hour of sleep we need, increasing our tiredness during the day. Whose advice then, should I follow? Nick Littlehales, the author of this book, Sleep, or Winter, who's a neurologist? Both authors research sleep but I'm more inclined to trust the the trained scientist of the nervous system. Provenance matters when you want to ensure you learn the right things.

Beyond the disagreement over breaking down sleep into 90-minute chunks, Sleep was an informative book with very concrete guidelines to follow. Lots of details were included down to ideal sleeping positions and room temperatures, which makes this book a great read for anyone who's struggling with their sleep cycles and wants to achieve optimum performance, athletic or otherwise, as well as improve their health.