Eight Steps to the Perfect Power Nap

In Geezer’s mind, any nap is a good nap, but he’s willing to believe that some naps are more good than others, a conviction that would make possible such a thing as The Perfect Nap.  In this piece in Men’s Journal, napping expert Dr. Sara Mednick goes one further, or more accurately, one shorter, and gives us eight steps to the perfect power nap.
1.
Recognize that you’re not being lazy; napping will make you more
productive and more alert after you wake up.

2 Try to nap in the morning or just after lunch.
3 Avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine as well as
foods that are heavy in fat and sugar.
4 Before napping, eat foods high in calcium and protein.
5 Find a clean, quiet place where passersby and phones won’t disturb you.

6 Darken your nap zone, or
wear an eyeshade.
7 Raise the room temperature or use a blanket.

8 Last but not least, set your alarm.
Read more on the benefits of napping in Men’s Journal.