How To Take a Nap At Work

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Seinfeld's George Costanza built a bed under his desk, but we'll tell you how to be a bit more subtle.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A spot to sleep
An alarm
And 20 uninterrupted minutes
Big headphones (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional)

Step 1: Find a quiet place

Find a place at work where you can sleep uninterrupted for at least 20 minutes—your office or cubicle, the backseat of your car, an underused conference room, the mailroom, under your boss's desk when they're away

Tip: Major cities like New York now have nap pods that you can rent for brief snoozes.

Step 2: Sleep outside

Consider options outside your workplace: a department store with a nice lounge, the local library, a nearby park in nice weather. Just remember to keep your valuables under wraps or you could wake to a lighter wallet.

Tip: If you're going to sleep at your desk, slap on some big headphones and turn your chair away from visitors; people will be less likely to interrupt if they think you're listening to something.

Step 3: Nap between 1:00 & 3:00

Take your power nap between 1:00 and 3:00, when energy levels are at their lowest.

Tip: If you're a light sleeper, try snoozing under your desk. If you hear someone coming, just jump up and say thank God you found your contact lens, earring, whatever. Remember to have the prop in your hand!

Step 4: Set an alarm

Set an alarm. You want to take a nap, not wake up when the cleaning crew is vacuuming around your feet.

Step 5: Check your appearance

Check your appearance before you resume work so you don't arrive at a meeting with bed head and chin drool.

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[izzynica13]

@SistersAwesome thats a fake fireplace they saida nice lounge

[MPC45000]

@JustinBieberGirl169 Put your hand against your forehead using you thumb and pointer and look down at a book. Make sure your eyes are covered. Works everytime. Got me through freshman year of HS.

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[cmonutube]

@CrossFire0073 i was just about to say that. you can eat lunch while you work.

[CrossFire0073]

Just nap during your lunch break.

[Prettyones1]

So you don't need hands or a place??

[mizorepower]

step1.shut the door.

step2.tell your boss you have painful vomiting or diarrhea

step3.sleep.

step4.get fired

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