dkmar [#18]
Fake sleeping / ârestingâ is surprisingly effective. Make sure to set alarms just in case and leave some peripheral lighting on but just lie down, close your eyes, and try to relax for 20 mins.
Even if you donât fall into sleep, it definitely has restorative effect.
I also find showering (as if you just woke up and are starting your day) to be useful for feeling a little fresher.
If youâre too scared to close your eyes (afraid of sleeping instantly and zombie dismissing your alarm), then you can up caffeine prior to lying down. Also donât forget to get some consistent sugar intake (I personally like smarties for their simple dextrose content), itâll help keep energy up.
The ideal nap durations are either ~20 minutes so you donât enter deep sleep, or ~90 minutes so you finish a rem cycle.