Tactical Tip #10: Power Nap
Sleep is essential to a good memory, good humor, and overall productivity. Dr. Sanjay Gupta says people who nap 90 minutes a day learn and retain new skills significantly better. (Prevention March 2013). Don't have 90 minutes? Try a 25 minute Power Nap!
- Drink coffee just before you nap. By the time the caffine kicks in, you'll be refreshed and alert.
- Set a timer; an old-fashioned egg timer has a steady, reassuring tick tick tick.
- Block out light with an eye mask or bean bag; weight on your eyes reinforces relax time.
- Make a 'to do' list just before you nap - that will help create an "empty head".
- Think of something you are grateful for. If you are pondering a problem, ask for answers.
- Unplug. Really, the world can't get along without you for 25 minutes? Or dial down to "silent".
- Habits develop over time. Your mind/body needs to learn the new signals to sleep.
When you awake, think of something humorous - everyone around you will appreciate it.
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