How to Take the Old Fashioned Power Nap “Marble Drop”
Sleep naps are a great way to refresh your mind in the middle of the day . They give you psychological support, but they don’t make you too weak. But if you don’t want to use an alarm during super short nap holidays, you can use this classic sleep timing trick instead.
Some time ago, I recommended that everyone go about their daily activities . Several commenters have suggested taking a nap as part of their routine, and one commenter shared one of his favorite ways to take a nap:
A high school teacher told me a story (in response to my napping in his class) about Abraham Lincoln dozing in a rocking chair with balls in hand. When he dived deep enough for his hand to relax, the balls eventually fell into the pot, at which point he was refreshed enough to continue his day.
I couldn’t find anything about Lincoln doing this, but other prominent historical figures did. Albert Einstein and Aristotle took a similar nap, and so did Salvador Dali (although he used a key and a plate). However, Lincoln’s story was likely based on Thomas Edison’s version of the sleepy dream. He was known for his strange sleep patterns and frequent sleep patterns , but instead of marbles, he used ball bearings.
If you want to try it for yourself, here’s how to do it:
- Sit in a straight but comfortable chair.
- Hold in one hand balls, ball bearings, coins, cubes – whatever.
- Place this hand on something that will make a loud noise.
- Try to sleep.
You will slowly fall into a pleasant sleep for a few minutes, but the moment you really reach complete unconsciousness, your hand will release balls or ball bearings, and you will wake up to the sound of their falling. You will feel rejuvenated and avoid the lethargy that often comes from sleeping too long. This setup is perfect for taking a quick nap in the office or on weekends when you’re trying to stay productive.