Is sleeping from 10pm to 4am good?

Sleeping between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. has certain possible advantages but also some negatives. Let’s explore both sides to check whether this sleep pattern fits you.

Benefits:

Aligns with natural rhythms (somewhat): This period fits the early night’s natural dip in body temperature meant to induce sleep.

If you’re an early bird who enjoys rising before dawn, a 10pm bedtime lets you take advantage of those productive morning hours.

Early nights can help to limit disturbances from outside noise or social events that might take place later in the evening.

Cons are:

Most adults get insufficient sleep; the main issue is the overall length of sleep. For best health, adults normally need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Six hours, as advised above, could cause you to feel slow and sleepy all day.

Constant waking at 4 a.m. can over time throw off your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle ( circadian rhythm). This might cause daytime alertness and trouble falling asleep at night.

Potential health effects: Regular sleep deprivation has been connected to mental disorders, diabetes, and heart disease among other conditions.

Social life challenges: A sleep schedule much earlier than most people’s can make it difficult to keep social contacts including nighttime events.

Personal Requirements:

You should give your own sleep requirements some thought. Some folks, dubbed “short sleepers,” find great performance on just six hours of sleep. Still, this is unusual. Most individuals need the advised 7 to 9 hours.

Striking the proper equilibrium:

Your normal sleep pattern may be that you find yourself naturally falling asleep about 10pm and waking up at 4am feeling rested. If you, however, have afternoon tiredness or trouble focusing, it’s advisable to change your plans.

These pointers offer ideas for a better sleep routine:

Try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep; give enough sleep top priority even if it means significantly changing your wake-up or bedtime.

Key is consistency; even on weekends, go to bed and wake up at like times every day. This tunes your circadian rhythm.

Establish a calm evening ritual. Wind down before bed with relaxing pursuits include reading or soaking in a warm bath. At least one hour before bed, avoid screens.

To get best sleep, make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, cool, clutter-free.

In conclusion:

For some early risers who naturally function best on six hours of sleep, sleeping from 10pm to 4am can work. For most individuals, though, this schedule does not allow adequate sleep and might throw off their circadian cycle, which causes health problems. Give 7–9 hours of sleep a priority, then strive for a regular sleep pattern for best health and well-being. See a doctor or sleep specialist if you’re not sure how much sleep you need.