Take a nap from people
It is likely that you have learned not to nap. Or rest when needed. Since those sleepy days prior to elementary school, humans have put up with the side-eye when they let their eyelids droop. This is one of the first great perks we give up too easily. If you even discuss your secret desire to nap, the judgement gavel comes down on your head and wakes you up. Busy, busy, busy peers need an excuse not to be able to rest properly to retain their superior production. And if a human admits to being burned out, they are singed at the stake. Even if a company sends out numerous self-care emails exonerating the merits of getting enough sleep, there is no time provided to grab a few winks on site if your dog was up sick all night and you were on duty. Disconnections are sometimes possible, like performing work errands or hiding out in the section with the quiet employees. As long as your head doesn’t snap too often, you’re cool. To start a better aptitude toward rest, it may be better to actually start at on a day when not working outside the home. This is your first boundary. It can even be short as long as it feels sweet and not sneaky. Keep in mind that there are multiple types of rest, and this mostly pertains to the physical kind. After a little nap, the others get easier to understand.
Zzzzzzzz
Option #1: When do you get sleepy?
Option #2: Is your sleep important to you?
Option #3: Are you burned out on certain days?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best describes resting, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
