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The 10/20 Reset
A rest break that works even if you never fall asleep.
How it works
- 1Eye mask on to block light.
- 2Rain sounds on a 10 minute timer.
- 3Backup alarm at 20 minutes.
- 4Sleep is optional; quiet rest is the goal.
- 5Never go past 20 minutes, to avoid sleep inertia.
Hear it on the podcast
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