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Lit/twit review request: at what exchange rate do siesta naps (20-30m at hour 7-8) reduce night sleep requirements? i.e. If you take a nap to improve afternoon concentration, do you "pay" with more total time slept? Or is it "free" if you can arrange your schedule accordingly?

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Andy Matuschak

@andy_matuschak

· Jun 4, 2021

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Andy Matuschak

@andy_matuschak

Sep 15, 2021

Following up three months later: I've been doing ~daily 20-30m naps at waking hour 7-8, and my natural overnight sleep requirement doesn't seem to have changed (I sleep until I wake naturally without alarm). So sleep's eating more net time, but I do have more energy in afternoon.

Brandon Solis

@brandon9182

Sep 15, 2021

How do you fall asleep for a nap at the same time everyday? Never been able to force myself to nap.

Andy Matuschak

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I never could until this year, either. Had to change 3 things: * I used to try to nap right after lunch (around 12:30PM), but that's too early—easier at waking hour 7-8 * need a very good sleep mask * ensure no afternoon caffeine before attempted nap

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