NATIONAL NAPPING DAY

Feeling jet-lagged after daylight savings? Well, get ready to embrace National Napping Day on March 11 as the ultimate remedy for that "spring forward" exhaustion. But hold onto your pillows because this isn't your typical snooze-worthy spiel! Believe it or not, science backs up napping as a superior alternative to chugging coffee or energy drinks. So, no need to feel guilty about indulging in this delightful guilty pleasure. While you may have lost an hour, you can certainly gain some restful reprieve by celebrating this day in style.

National Napping Day originated in 1999, courtesy of Boston University professor William Anthony, Ph.D., and his wife, Camille Anthony. Their aim? To raise awareness about the importance of adequate sleep and its myriad benefits, particularly in compensating for lost shut-eye due to daylight savings time changes. March 11 was handpicked for its timing—studies indicate this period sees peak fatigue and sleep deprivation post-time change. Despite the shift in the clocks, National Napping Day offers a chance to feel like time hasn't skipped a beat.

Interestingly, the Spanish had been onto something long before 1999 with their afternoon siestas, offering a built-in buffer against the disruptions of daylight savings. And let's not forget the Ancient Romans, who valued midday naps as a vital part of daily life. While modern times might view naps as a luxury, a rare treat in our busy schedules, they were once considered a necessity, even serving medicinal and religious purposes.

Despite its creation over two decades ago, National Napping Day still lacks official recognition as a national holiday. But who needs official status when you've got a reason to indulge in a well-deserved nap? So, whether you're catching some Z's to combat daylight savings fatigue or just reveling in the joy of a midday snooze, embrace the spirit of National Napping Day—it's the perfect excuse to catch up on some well-deserved rest.

Instructions for Amaretto Ponie Pal Energize Me with a nod to National Napping Day:

Boost your pony's stats with this one-time-use energizer, increasing its zing by 15%.

Unbox the Energize Me and place it beside the pony you want to enhance.

Interact with the pony and select the consumables option from the menu.

Locate Energize Me in the menu options and click on it.

Once your pony's stats have been updated, the Energize Me will vanish, leaving you and your pony ready to conquer the day!