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LESSON 5 · Manage Energy, Not Time

The Napping Stigma Problem

In many cultures, napping during the workday signals laziness. This is scientifically backwards.

Companies like Google, Nike, and Uber have created dedicated nap spaces in some offices because short rest can improve alertness. Google installed nap pods, while others added quiet rooms and sleep rooms. A brief nap during the post-lunch dip can restore enough energy to make the next work block sharper.