Napping and Caffeine
Napping can be a helpful way to catch up on sleep, but timing is crucial—aim for midday and keep naps under an hour to avoid disrupting nighttime rest. Caffeine, while an effective stimulant, should be consumed judiciously, ideally limited to the morning and avoided six hours before bed. If falling asleep proves difficult, a well-timed melatonin supplement may offer the assistance needed for a smoother transition to sleep.In this clip
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How late in the day should you avoid napping?
How late in the day should you avoid napping according to the episode Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Optimal Napping Tips?
I sleep between 3:30 - 4 am in the morning because I have to work late on my studies and wake up at 9 am. To balance this, I take afternoon naps lasting between 60-90 minutes. I do this because I work very effectively at night, and this schedule suits me. However, I do feel grogginess between 9 pm - 11 pm and sometimes throughout the day. What can I do to reduce this grogginess?