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Jake Gilman

@jakeglmn

Jun 21 • 9 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X

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Coffee naps are the best productivity hack on Earth.

They "rewire" your brain to fix brain fog, dopamine, and focus.

They're literally a portal to flow state.

Here's what they are, why they work, & how to do one: 🧵

So, what exactly is a coffee nap?

Drinking a cup of coffee and then taking a 20-25 minute nap.

Research shows it maximizes the benefits of both the caffeine and a quick nap.

Here's the actual science behind it ↓

Your body uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy.

As the day goes on, adenosine builds up and makes your neurons fire less often - which is why you feel tired.

Here's how caffeine fixes that:

Sleep clears adenosine from the brain.

Which is why we feel refreshed and alert after a good sleep.

Huberman explains how this works:

A coffee nap keeps your brain sharp in two ways:

1. A quick nap naturally begins to clear adenosine from your brain

2. You wake up → the caffeine kicks in and blocks adenosine from its receptors

Making you more sharp, focused, and productive.

Here are a few tips for your coffee nap:

- Drink black coffee
- Set alarm for 20 min
- Do it 7 to 9 hours after waking

Also, if you're a bad napper (like me).

You don't have to fall asleep. Just closing your eyes and resting works too.

I found this supplement based around the coffee nap.

BUT you can take it before going to bed every night (caffeine release is delayed 8 hours).

I've been using it for the last few weeks and I wake up feeling amazing.

Check it out if you're interested↓
takezest.com/product/wake-u…

Have you ever tried a coffee nap?

I'm terrible at napping so I'm going to give these a try in a few weeks when I'm on vacation.

(Seems like it would be perfect for Spain)

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