Sean becomes sleepy in the afternoon most days and is considering making time to take a nap each day. Which of the following would be his best strategy?
A) Take an extended nap in the late afternoon.
B) Nap for about 60 minutes any time of day that is convenient.
C) Nap for no more than 30 minutes in the early to mid-afternoon.
D) He needs to drink something containing caffeine instead of napping.

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Taking a nap for no more than 30 minutes in the early to mid-afternoon is the best strategy as it can improve alertness and productivity without interfering with nighttime sleep. Napping for an extended period in the late afternoon or drinking caffeine later in the day can interfere with sleep and make it difficult to fall asleep at night. Napping for 60 minutes any time of day may lead to sleep inertia or grogginess upon waking.

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