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The art of a perfectly timed nap

An entirely unofficial guide to the nap that resets your operating system.

A dog and a cat cuddling together on a bed
Illustrative photograph: Unsplash · Photo credits 📸

Set the scene

A blanket is not required, but it does improve the experience. So does a comfortable spot and the knowledge that your phone is somewhere out of arm's reach.

The sweet spot

A short nap can feel like pressing restart on a browser with too many tabs. A long nap can feel like accidentally switching time zones. Choose your own adventure.

Wake gently

No heroic leap from the pillow. Give your brain a minute to remember its name and where the snacks live.

Small things count. So does sending the silly picture.
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