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Building sleep pressure
Be properly tired at bedtime. Stay awake long enough, move during the day, don't go to bed too early, and keep naps and caffeine from draining the pressure.
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Low effort
Free
Works:
tonight
Naps
A short nap of 10 to 20 minutes in the early afternoon can boost alertness without hurting your night. Long or late naps cost you deep sleep and make it harder to fall asleep.
Evidence:
Some
Low effort
Free
Works:
today