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My fool-proof technique for squeezing in a little midday shut-eye.
Requires just three simple steps:
1) Drink a cup of coffee
2) Set a timer for 20 minutes
3) Snooze (ideally on the couch with a beloved pet)
It works because, on average, it takes about 20 minutes for your sleep cycle to initiate, and 20 minutes for caffeine to hit your system. By pairing them together, you can snooze without disrupting your circadian rhythm. No grogginess.
Mar 3, 2024
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All naps are not made equal. The Friday afternoon nap is the most powerful nap ever invented and should be mandatory for everyone.
There’s like a 75% chance you wake up and have no idea who or where you are, but I promise it’s the lil boost you need to head into a lovely weekend. 20 mins minimum. Bonus points if you’re still on the clock.
Mar 1, 2025
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I take naps, usually for 23 minutes exactly
also external stimulation (sunlight is easiest for a quick boost; blue light is not great)
Oct 2, 2024
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somewhere along the line past being a toddler, it was decided for us that we no longer needed a nap to get through the day. I’m not sure who is responsible for this injustice, but i have even reclaiming this stolen time for years.
some people like power naps. this could be 30 minutes of no screens, just chilling with your eyes closed. falling asleep is not necessary. napping is a state of mind. I am a fan of the 2-3 hour range, where I start off with an ASMR video and drift off. I then wake up feeling solidly refreshed, but not disoriented. Bonus points for having a big swig of cold water when I wake up.
when I go past 3 hours, I risk waking up sweaty and wondering what decade I’m in. but you do you. I’m also a big fan of the couch nap, because I am lucky to have an old and well-cared for couch that has just enough softness while also supporting my back. I also enjoy sleeping on top of my covers on my bed with my favorite blanket. naps! long may they rule!
Mar 9, 2024
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a brief moment of comfort in this cold corporate existence
Mar 7, 2025
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What happens behind the wheel is, frankly, none of my business. I'd rather spend my time picking songs/sipping coffee/taking in the scene.
Driving is so pedestrian.
Mar 21, 2024
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I swear to god this shit is too powerful. It doesn’t always work out the way I hoped but the win/loss ratio is definitely in my favour. We are social creatures. We like helping each other. Just do it. Ask me for something if you want. Who knows what I’ll say.
Jan 20, 2025