Everyone needs a break now and then and we're no different because at a certain point a 'nappuccino' just isn't enough!
We're closing AIRO's office after July 24th until our return on August 11th, for our annual summer break. Well actually, due to COVID-19, we're closing the sunporch and dining room in our respective homes as that's where we've been working remotely from since mid-March.
And now, we bet you're wondering what the heck a nappuccino is and whether or not you need one?
If you aren't able to take a vacation right now it's still important to take good care of yourself so you can keep operating at your best. A daily nappuccino can help! Recommended by Daniel Pink, author of When: The scientific secrets to perfect timing, here are 5 steps for a perfect nap that will leave you charged up and ready to tackle the rest of your day:
- Find your afternoon low point.
The best time for a nap is generally about 7 hours after waking (to be more precise, note your afternoon mood and energy levels for a week to find your optimal nap time).
- Create a peaceful environment.
Turn off your phone notifications. If you’ve got a door, close it. If you’ve got a couch, use it.
- Down a cup of coffee (or tea or other caffeinated beverage of your choice).
Yes, you read that right. The most efficient nap is the “nappuccino”. Caffeine takes about 25 minutes to engage in your bloodstream, so drink up right before you lie down. Down a cup of coffee.
- Set a timer for 25 minutes.
Naps between 10 and 20 minutes measurably boost alertness and mental function without leaving you sleepier than before. When you wake up, the caffeine is beginning to kick in. Set a timer for 25 minutes.
- Repeat consistently.
There’s evidence that habitual nappers get more from their naps than infrequent nappers, so if you have the flexibility, make an afternoon nap a regular ritual.
There are several other great time management tips in that book - all supported by science - and the insights Pink shares could have a dramatic impact on you and your work. We recommend reading When: The scientific secrets to perfect timing.
AIRO will be closed after July 24th until our return on August 11th.
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