[ad_1]
Japanese man Daisuke Hori has reduced his sleep to just 30 minutes a day over the past 12 years. The 40-year-old believes that sleeping less has increased his productivity and “doubled” his life.
According to Hori, he has trained his mind and body to work well even with very little sleep. He never feels tired. Hori is an entrepreneur who is fond of music, painting and mechanical design.
Hori started cutting down on his sleep 12 years ago to allow him more time for activities. Now, he sleeps only 30-45 minutes a day. He suggests that staying active or drinking coffee before meals helps keep fatigue at bay.
“If you do sports or drink coffee an hour before eating, you can avoid drowsiness,” he was quoted as saying by the South China Morning Post.
In 2016, Hori founded the Japan Short Sleepers Training Association (JSSTA). At JSSTA, he teaches about the connection between sleep and health.
They believe that people who work in professions that require intense concentration, such as doctors and firefighters, benefit more from good quality rest than from sleeping longer.
A Japanese TV show followed Hori for a few days to find out about his extremely sleep-deprived lifestyle. One day, Hori woke up refreshed after just 26 minutes of sleep, went about his day’s routine and even went to the gym.
His online profile highlights that he has trained over 2,100 individuals to sleep for much less time.
One of Hori’s students said she reduced her sleep from eight hours to 90 minutes, and maintained this routine for four years with no negative impact on her skin or mental health.
What is SSS?
Short sleeper syndrome (SSS) is a rare condition. People with this condition typically need less sleep than the average person. Typically, they sleep six hours or less each night, but wake up feeling well-rested and energized. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this condition has no negative effects on health.
However, for those who do not have SSS, their lack of sleep is likely to hamper their optimal functioning. In such cases, they may face several negative effects such as fatigue, increased cardiovascular problems, and hormonal imbalances.
[ad_2]
