4/30/26

Thought of the day

April is done.
Thirty days, thirty posts and I’m still standing.

I’ve decided my victory lap involves zero festivities and maximum napping.
But here is my dirty little secret: I cannot nap in silence.
If I don't have a podcast, music or some random background noise playing, my brain starts conducting an audit.
And my internal auditor is such a dick.

It starts reviewing my mistakes, brainstorming future catastrophes and generally spiking my anxiety. I’ve realized I need what I call an "auditory security blanket." It’s just enough background noise to occupy the brain with "non-threatening info," so the internal monologue stays muted.

It’s the only way I can get some peace.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with a nap and a very boring podcast about the history of PowerPoint presentations.

How do you keep the internal auditor quiet?
Do you need a soundtrack to snooze, or are you a fan of the silence?
Or do you find naps unnecessary?

Thanks for stopping by and supporting my cause this month.
I will talk to you next week.