Sleep for Success

by Maas, James B.; Robbins, Rebecca S.; Driscoll, Sharon R. (CON); Appelbaum, Hannah R. (CON); Platt, Samantha L. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781452037769
• ISBN10: 1452037760
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-26
• Publisher: Authorhouse

Summary

Given the present, stress-inducing state of the economy and the world, there has never been a better time to provide a wake-up call on how to relax, get centered, get eight hours of sleep, and be happier and more successful. Recent research has shown us that when we get enough sleep, we are able to accomplish more in less time and with less stress and greater health. What if you could take a few small steps every day that would enable you to eventually achieve all these things? You can. In fact, it's easy. Sleep for Success!, a convincing, psychological approach to changing attitudes and behaviors, is written for anyone who wants to get a great night's sleep, feel wide awake, and be a peak performer all day. If you're human, chances are that you are at least somewhat sleep deprived. Sleep for Success! can change your life-literally overnight.

Author Biography

Dr. James B. Maas has taught sleep and performance to more than 65,000 university students and thousands of corporate executives, medical/health professionals and athletes. He, his colleague Rebecca Robbins and their staff of researchers have written an invaluable treasure trove of information to make you more efficient and effective.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. ix
Forward	p. xiii
Introduction-What's So "Macho" About Not Sleeping?	p. xv
Everything You Must Know About Your Sleep Habits but Are Too Tired to Ask	p. 1
The Sleep Meter: Think You're Alert? Find Out Here	p. 3
New Findings on Sleep Deprivation: The Silent Killer	p. 11
New Discoveries in the Science of Sleep	p. 25
The Architecture of a Good Night's Sleep	p. 27
Sleep, Learning, and Memory	p. 32
Dreaming	p. 41
A New Look on How to Get a Great Eight Hours of Sleep	p. 47
The Four Essential Keys to Sleeping Well	p. 49
Sure-Fire Strategies to Sleep for Success!	p. 58
What's your Naptitude?	p. 82
New Research that Provides Helpful Solutions to Common Sleep Challenges	p. 89
Sleep from Birth through Childhood	p. 91
Teenage Walking Zombies	p. 110
Challenges for the Elderly	p. 122
Women & Sleep	p. 130
Managing Time for Better Sleep	p. 137
Surviving Shift Work	p. 146
Sleep Tips for the Traveler	p. 155
Sleep, Exercise, and the Athlete	p. 171
An Up-to-Date Look at Sleep Disorders and Their Treatment	p. 183
Understanding and Treating the Most Common Sleep Disorders	p. 185
Knock Yourself Out: Sleep Drugs	p. 204
Personal Observations	p. 215
Appendixes:
Sleep for Success Performance Log	p. 223
Suggested Readings and Videotapes on Sleep	p. 229
Internet Resources	p. 237
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