In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sleeping an entire day is not something the body is designed to normally do. As a very rough average, adults tend to require about 7.5 hours of sleep per night, though individual sleep needs can vary greatly from person to person. It can be easier to sleep beyond your normal "limit" if you're abnormally tired when you go to bed, so if the opportunity presents itself, you may want to pull a long night or two in the days leading up to your sleep session. Note that it's almost impossible to make yourself sleep for a whole day simply from tiredness alone. For example, Randy Gardner, who broke the world record for sleep deprivation after 11 days without sleep, only slept 14 hours the first night after his ordeal. For most people, it's easiest to sleep deeply when you know there's nothing — absolutely nothing — you need to do the next day. Take the time before your sleeping adventure to give yourself a completely open schedule for the following day. A few things you may want to consider canceling or rescheduling are:  Work/school commitments Hangout time with friends Dates Checkups/appointments Family obligations Obviously, if you have any serious commitments, you'll want to attempt this a different day. Sleeping all day isn't worth missing something important. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to sleep — as just one example, some people like firm mattresses, while others like soft ones. You know your personal preferences better than anyone else, so make sure that, when you go to bed, things are just right. A few things you might want to consider include:   Pillows: Do like a big pile, or just a few?  Blankets: Do you like a few thin sheets, or a warm down comforter?  Mattress: Do you like your mattress hard as a rock, or soft as a feather? Do you need a second mattress or box spring?  Sleeping Accessories: Do you use a supportive foam wedge? A neck pillow? A pillow between your legs? Seal the blinds, close the curtains, and shut the doors. Ideally, you want your sleeping area to be 100% pitch-black. The human body takes its cues for going to sleep and waking up from the environment around it — when it gets dark, we tend to sleep easier, and when it's lighter, we tend to wake easier. Thus, making your room darker than it normally would be can easily add hours to your sleeping time. There's no extreme that's "too far" here — if light is coming through the bottom of the door, for instance, don't be afraid to block it with a towel. Keeping yourself at a comfortable temperature is extremely important for good sleep — get too cold or too hot, and it will be almost impossible to stay asleep. As a very general rule, most people tend to sleep best within 65-72 degrees F (18.33-22.22 degrees C). However, this can vary from person to person, so listen to your body and set the temperature to whatever is most comfortable for you. Sleeping in a too-cold room is generally easier than sleeping in a too-hot room — you can always pile on more blankets, but you can only take so many away. In the latter case, having an air conditioner or a fan with you will make your task much easier. If you have the chance, try to exercise hard the day before your sleeping marathon. There's nothing like going to bed with the feeling of having done a "hard day's work". Physical exercise is well-known for its effect of promoting good sleep. In fact, exercise is even a frequent treatment for clinical cases of insomnia. Note, however, that there is evidence that working out too close to bedtime can actually make it harder for some people to sleep. If you're worried about your ability to fall asleep after exercise, simply leave at least an hour or two of "down time" before you go to bed. Eating well the night before your sleep marathon serves two purposes. First, it makes it less likely that you'll be hungry in the morning, which can force you to wake up. Second, it can make it easier for you to fall asleep in the first place. If you've ever felt drowsy after eating a big lunch, you're familiar with this phenomenon. Meals that contain tryptophan (a chemical found in turkey) and large amounts of carbohydrates tend to make people drowsiest. As with exercise, you usually do not want to eat right before bed. This can sometimes lead to digestion problems like gas, bloating, and heartburn that make sleep difficult. Knowing that you'll have everything you need to stay in bed the next day will help give you peace of mind so that you can drift off to sleep easier. Before you go to sleep, gather whatever you'll need to be comfortable the next day, plus a few things to keep you entertained when you inevitably wake up. Just a few ideas are:  Tissues Earplugs Spare clothes Books Laptop Video games Water and snacks Garbage bin
Summary: If you can, skimp on sleep beforehand. Clear your calendar for the next day. Make your sleeping area as comfortable as possible. Make your sleeping area as dark as possible. Have an air conditioner handy if hot weather is likely. Get good exercise the day before. Eat a filling meal before you go to bed. Have everything you'll need the next day within reach.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you’re stuck trying to reject someone who can’t take a hint, won’t take no for an answer, or is just a creep who won’t leave you alone, you may not have the luxury of kindness.  Just get things done quickly and safely. "I'm sorry, I'm not interested in pursuing this further, and that's all there is to say.  Good luck and goodbye." A good “poker face” will help; if you know you’re a terrible liar, it’s probably best just to skip trying.  Lie as little as you think you need to.  A smaller lie is easier to sell than a big one. Trot out that fake phone number or fake boyfriend/girlfriend if you need to.  Or try (“I” focused) statements like “I just got out of a long-term relationship;” “I don’t date outside of my religion/culture;” or “I think you look too much like my brother/sister.” This is a situation where a text or email can suffice.  Particularly if you have any concern that the person may lash out in anger at your rejection, feel free to place some distance between the two of you before doing what needs to be done. Some people simply need an absolutely clear, no-doubt, no-wiggle room, outright rejection to get the picture.  Don’t hedge, don’t leave any seeds of uncertainty.  As politely as you can, be blunt.  Don’t ignore their texts/calls/emails until after you have clearly expressed your desire not to be involved.  Once you’ve made yourself clear, then you can ignore their pleas, complaints, rants, etc. If you ever feel threatened or unsafe because of the other person, get help and/or contact the authorities.  Some people really can’t handle rejection.
Summary:
Forget what you have learned, if necessary. Lie carefully, if you have to. Don’t force a face-to-face rejection if you don’t have to. Don’t ignore the person and expect him/her to give up or go away.