Comments on: How to Take a Caffeine Nap

By: Ken Kurosawa

Ken Kurosawa — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:17:53 +0000

I’ve actually put this caffeine power nap to use quite a few times and will recommend it to people who need that extra kick or when you’re tired. I tend to do 10min naps very well (without a need for an alarm clock), so I pop a caffeine pill and nap. When I wake up, it’s time to work.

By: Migration Mark

Migration Mark — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:23:51 +0000

Never heard of a caffeine nap until now, I can’t wait to try it out as soon as I can. I could really use any kind of drowsiness improvement at the moment in my life! Thanks for the suggestions.

By: Davide Di Cillo

Davide Di Cillo — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:36:19 +0000

If I have time I usually drink an espresso after lunch and then take my 20 minutes power nap. Works like a charm.

By: Keegan

Keegan — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:12:14 +0000

Caffeine naps are the greatest in my opinion. When I was in the military we used to get 2-3 hours of sleep a night in the field. So when we had an extra 20-30 minutes we would down the “iodine” coffee and go to the rack. Results were pretty much as stated, made getting after it again much easier. Great article and thanks for sharing.

By: Mighty

Mighty — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:15:03 +0000

Taking a nap after drinking coffee seems counter intuitive but as a caffeine addict (yeah I am!), I have no difficulty taking a nap right after drinking coffee! sometimes, I even feel drowsy after drinking coffee. I should probably cutback a little though.

By: Glen

Glen — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:20:28 +0000

I have read about polyphasic sleep before and would like to try it but it doesn’t really fit in with working a 9 to 5 type job.
I look forward to further reports by you on your experiences with it.

Like Michael Hartl I also power nap, frequently after drinking coffee. And I tend to wake up within about 20-30 minutes afterward without relying on an alarm clock..

I do set the alarm though. I’m somewhat anal about sleeping in,ha,ha..

By: Michael Hartl

Michael Hartl — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:25:05 +0000

Nice suggestion. I too have used caffeine naps with good results (power naps work for many monophasic sleepers as well). I particularly recommend espresso; I find the smaller amount of liquid makes it easier to nap.

N.B. s/affect/effect/ in the article.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:07:41 +0000

Yes. Studies are fairly inconclusive showing pretty much no difference between polyphasic and monophaisc sleep. That being said – we know so little about the brain, so don’t listen to me and do only what you feel comfortable with.

NASA and the U.S military are the biggest researchers in this field. I follow closely the research they put out.

By: Sam Aparicio

Sam Aparicio — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:58:15 +0000

This stuff seems downright dangerous. There’s a reason why babies and kids sleep through the night. Are there any studies on the long term consequences of polyphasic sleep? How about caffeine naps?

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:20:03 +0000

Im glad it works for you as well.

I try and put as much research as possible when experimenting with mind and body hacks. I always look at a lot of data and try and make an informed decision….so no, no wives tales here