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Normalize taking midday naps.
You get two days of energy in one.
How to power nap:
Einstein, Thatcher, da Vinci.
Each credited napping with powering their success.
My 4-step system to power napping:
1. Block out your calendar for 40-60 min.
Schedule a daily calendar invite.
The time block will give you at least a 10 min buffer (before and after your 30 min nap).
Buffer time is essential to:
1) Settle into the nap
2) Transition back to your workday
2. Be strategic about the time of day.
Napping past 3 pm often hurts evening sleep.
(Exception: You're a night owl and go to bed past midnight.)
Lunchtime napping has worked best for me.
3. Before the nap, set a timer for 30 min.
Naps longer than 30 min might put you in REM, inducing sleep inertia (grogginess).
"Ain't nobody got time for that." โ€”Sweet Brown Wilkins
4. Use the 4-7-8 breathing method to fall asleep quickly:
More Napping Tips:
Nap at the same time dailyโ€”as it helps condition the habit.
You might not fall asleep the first few times (as I didn't). Stick with it! Keep your phone outside of reach.
Optimize your nap space with blackout shades. Daylight keeps us alert (bad for napping)
TL;DR Power Napping:
1. Block out 40-60 mins on your calendar
2. Plan to nap during your midday
3. Set a timer for 30 mins
4. Practice 4-7-8 Method to fall asleep quickly
Some people think having an expensive car is a strong flex.
But the real flex is being able to take a nap whenever you want.
While everyday napping may be aspirational (for both of us), it IS a worthwhile pursuit...
You'll maximize the time you show up as your best self.
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