Use a short NSDR instead of a long afternoon nap
Before the small shift
The moment
The 3pm dip tempts a long nap or more caffeine, which either steals evening sleep or stacks another crash.
A way in
Try this
- When the afternoon dip hits, lie down and play a 10–20 minute NSDR or Yoga Nidra track.
- Stay still and follow the audio; do not turn it into a long sleep if you can help it.
- Skip extra caffeine for that dip when this is available.
If you try it
What might shift
You restore calm and mental energy without trading away tonight’s sleep.
Paraphrased from Huberman Lab (Dr. Andrew Huberman). This is not a transcript.
This is not medical advice. If you have sleep disorders, follow clinician guidance.
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