Swapped my 3am coffee ritual for a 20 minute power nap and it actually works

I used to chug black coffee around 2am to get through the second half of my shift but I'd crash hard by 5am and feel worse. A coworker told me to try a 20 minute nap in the break room instead and I was like yeah right that's not gonna do anything. First night I gave it a shot I woke up way more alert and didn't even need the coffee after. Has anyone else found a weird little trick that replaced their old habit?

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wendy_bell8320d ago

Power naps are a game changer if you time them right. The key is keeping it under 30 minutes or you'll wake up groggy from deep sleep. Maybe set an alarm and rest your head on your arms or a small pillow. Black coffee is still good but I'd use it after the nap for an extra boost if you need it. Another trick is drinking a glass of cold water as soon as you wake up from the nap... that really helps shake off the sleepiness. Just takes a few nights to get used to it but once you do, you won't go back.