The Art of Napping: A Programmer’s Guide to Boosting Productivity

If there is one constant habit I have, it’s napping.

Anees Khan
3 min readJan 15, 2024

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I know the new year has come. And half a month has gone. I know you, and me, would have made resolutions, most probably valid just for January.

However, there has been a resolution that I have always been managing to keep, even though I don’t even label it specifically as a resolution anymore.

Napping: a productive programmer’s friend (Dall-e)

And that wonderful resolution is non other than my afternoon nap. Here, I talk about how it has affected (benefitted) me in my life as a programmer/developer.

In the dynamic world of programming, where the mind is constantly challenged to solve complex problems, finding a balance between work and rest is crucial. As a work-from-home programmer, I have discovered the transformative power of a simple yet effective tool: the afternoon nap. It’s not just a brief escape from the demands of coding but a strategic step towards enhanced productivity and creativity.

The Historical Perspective of Napping

Napping isn’t a modern-day invention but a practice deeply rooted in history. Historically, napping was more than just a mid-day break; it was an…

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Anees Khan

Anees Khan is a freelance web and mobile app developer, and a software developer, for the past 28 years, and is running Getcha Solutions (getcha.com)