Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Unlock Peak Performance with Strategic Napping — Dr. Shane Creado's Sleep Research Combined with The Silva Method
Nov 23, 2025
Discover how every cell in our body has its own circadian rhythm and why strategic napping can unlock peak performance. Dr. Shane Creado shares evidence-based nap tips like power naps and caffeine naps. Learn about the workplace culture shift toward embracing naps, championed by advocates like Arianna Huffington. The interesting blend of the Silva Method with napping promises enhanced creativity and insight. Plus, practical steps for a healthier sleep routine remind us how vital sleep is for our DNA and overall health.
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Make Naps Strategic Not Taboo
- Nap strategically by controlling how long, when, and where you sleep during the day.
- Short, deliberate naps prevent grogginess and boost alertness, memory, and mood.
Polymodal Sleep Explains Afternoon Dips
- Human sleep was historically polymodal with natural afternoon sleepiness driven by melatonin.
- Afternoon melatonin rise explains the biological window for effective naps between 1–3 p.m.
Practical Rules For Power Naps
- Keep naps to 10–20 minutes for a power nap and use 90 minutes only when recovering large sleep debt.
- Nap before 3 p.m., set an alarm, create a consistent environment, and try a caffeine nap if tolerated.
