Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by malomalo » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 3:42 PM UTC

Sleeping with Your Gadgets On
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Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by mariusz79 » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 3:54 PM UTC

I'm asleep in about 10 minutes and so can you: - no computer, tablet, tv 60 minutes before the bed.. - no lights in the bedroom - breath-in & breath-out while counting from 100 to 1

:)

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by stinos » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:01 PM UTC

How to block all blue light from your devices

I can't help but think 'turn them off' is the most obvious answer here. The author seems to think he needs the iPad/laptop to fall asleep. Well, that's simply being untruthful to yourself. It's just a habit, and with some correct training (and eventually even seeing a psychologist) he can replace it with another, probably healthier, habit. Like reading a book or meditation.

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by louhike » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:05 PM UTC

mariusz79 wrote: post #2

I'm asleep in about 10 minutes and so can you: - no computer, tablet, tv 60 minutes before the bed.. - no lights in the bedroom - breath-in & breath-out while counting from 100 to 1 :)

What happens if I don't fall asleep at 0? Will I die? Will I get a BSOD?

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by yitchelle » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:10 PM UTC

louhike wrote: post #4

mariusz79 wrote: post #2

I'm asleep in about 10 minutes and so can you: - no computer, tablet, tv 60 minutes before the bed.. - no lights in the bedroom - breath-in & breath-out while counting from 100 to 1 :)

What happens if I don't fall asleep at 0? Will I die? Will I get a BSOD?

you wrap around to 100 and start again. Hopefully, this endless loop with help you fall asleep. :-)

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by the_watcher » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:14 PM UTC

stinos wrote: post #3

How to block all blue light from your devices I can't help but think 'turn them off' is the most obvious answer here. The author seems to think he needs the iPad/laptop to fall asleep. Well, that's simply being untruthful to yourself. It's just a habit, and with some correct training (and eventually even seeing a psychologist) he can replace it with another, probably healthier, habit. Like reading a book or meditatio…

He tried removing it entirely, he mentioned reading in the post. Why isn't it ok that he found a way to get to sleep easier with his devices?

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by ozh » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:15 PM UTC

There are mentions in this article of tricks that may or may not work for you, but in any case, do try F.lux if you haven't already. It's very, very great when working late on the screen.

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by wazoox » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:16 PM UTC

ozh wrote: post #7

There are mentions in this article of tricks that may or may not work for you, but in any case, do try F.lux if you haven't already. It's very, very great when working late on the screen.

For Linux, use redshift (and the companion gtk-redshift GUI).

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by sizzle » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:17 PM UTC

ozh wrote: post #7

There are mentions in this article of tricks that may or may not work for you, but in any case, do try F.lux if you haven't already. It's very, very great when working late on the screen.

Lux for android is a great, (paid) automated solution

Re: Sleeping with Your Gadgets On

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Post by Kluny » Tue, Jan 14, 2014, 4:20 PM UTC

mariusz79 wrote: post #2

I'm asleep in about 10 minutes and so can you: - no computer, tablet, tv 60 minutes before the bed.. - no lights in the bedroom - breath-in & breath-out while counting from 100 to 1 :)

What, you couldn't afford sheep? What is America coming to?