28-Hour Days: A Year-Long Experiment

The author shares their experience of living on a 28-hour day schedule for a year. They found it to be the second best thing they've done for their health, after regular exercise. Adaptation took two months, involving overcoming sleepiness and communication challenges with their partner. Strategic naps became key to managing their schedule, and they've become adept at switching between 28 and 24-hour cycles. While the unconventional schedule complicates social interactions, the author reports significant benefits: improved sleep consistency, increased free time, more frequent exercise, and a quieter, less crowded environment for workouts. Despite the social adjustments, the benefits are deemed to far outweigh the inconveniences.