Nights 5 and 6

Are you still interested in the exercises and sleep program? There are 21 nights so I am sparing you by pairing them together. Go ahead and skip this if you find it doesn't concern you. That is what the only topic discussed here.
Night 5 is about rebalancing your life. The idea is that you are more or less in a vicious circle, stressed all day, sleeping poorly at night and that you need to balance your life. The authors describe categories in which you should have activities: "exercise", "pure fun", "just for myself", "charitable, or just for others", "peaceful, spiritual, or renewing". There are two columns: one where you indicate current activities in those categories; the other is for activities you could do. Try it. It looks easier than it is.
For example, I had trouble in the "pure fun" category... I envision pure fun as noisy and quite active. The activities I wrote down are quieter. These days, blogging is what I do for fun.
I also had trouble with "charitable". I know things I could do: at work, there are always opportunities to help, but apart for the occasional push, I don't do anything charitable on an ongoing basis. It does make sense that to lead a balanced life one would be active in all those areas.
I guess we often concentrate on one or two categories that correspond to our personality, fitness level, etc. Most organizations push one type of activity. Exercise comes to mind... And so it is that my life needs more balance if I am to sleep soundly.
Night 6 was about napping: how to (short naps so you don't feel groggy), where and when. It should not infringe on regular sleep, should not be deep but leave you refreshed. I used to nap over the week-ends.
I was not a good napper, did not follow the rules, slept too long, too soundly, and probably aggravated my condition. I am so glad I have this book to set me straight! But seriously, the authors are profesionals and it shows. It is not patronizing, nor judgemental. They present facts (not long theories) and ways to act on what they say.
I am looking forward to reading on Night 7. I find the pace has picked up.