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Insomniac and coder Chad Perrin says that hackers who stay up all night coding can get more done in those hours than most people can in a month because an all-nighter lends itself to getting into "hack mode," or the state of flow. The Jargon Wiki defines hack mode as:
A Zen-like state of total focus on The Problem that may be achieved when one is hacking (this is why every good hacker is part mystic). Perrin says that insomniac coders kick into hack mode because there's no one else around to distract them and they have to stay quiet (and avoid the television) so not to disturb others sleeping. He also says the surreal perspective one gets at sunrise after a whole night awake encourages "crazy," creative thoughts and new ideas to emerge. Insomnia can really suck, but if you have to be awake all night, knocking something out in hack mode seems like the best way to do it.
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A Zen-like state of total focus on The Problem that may be achieved when one is hacking (this is why every good hacker is part mystic). Perrin says that insomniac coders kick into hack mode because there's no one else around to distract them and they have to stay quiet (and avoid the television) so not to disturb others sleeping. He also says the surreal perspective one gets at sunrise after a whole night awake encourages "crazy," creative thoughts and new ideas to emerge. Insomnia can really suck, but if you have to be awake all night, knocking something out in hack mode seems like the best way to do it.
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The BBC rounds up 10 of its readers' favorite suggestions for beating restless nights and bad habits that prevent a good night's sleep. They're personal preference and experience-based, of course, but one German reader has a tip that sounds like a healthier alternative to the late-night snack:Eat a sandwich, thickly filled with lettuce, about half an hour before going to bed. You should sleep like a log.We've listed some practical strategies for getting to sleep before, so let's hear about your own off-kilter techniques for getting some shut-eye in the comments. Photo by Mayr. 10 tips to help relieve insomnia [B read more »
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It doesn’t matter if you have a platform bed or an ordinary bed, if you don’t have a good mattress you are not going to sleep well. A good mattress is the key to good sleep, so if your mattress is old and/or worn it’s time to think about buying a new one. Once your mattress becomes old and worn it will not provide the support for your body that is necessary for comfortable sleep. read more »
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The stress of the lousy economy is so bad people are counting more sheep in their bed than dollars in their bank account. About a third of Americans say they're battling insomnia due to worrying about financial problems, according to a new poll. read more »
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