As the author reflects on their experience with insomniac child and a looming deadline, they discover that taking a 20-minute nap helps them regain focus and complete their work effectively. They emphasize the importance of self-care through napping as a tool for productivity, acknowledging its personal nature and ability to provide repose during overwhelming moments. The author advises keeping naps short (30 minutes or less), not fussing over planning, and finding a suitable location, such as their bed or office floor, where they can quickly get into a cozy state of mind. By doing so, the author finds that napping enables them to work more efficiently and tackle tasks with better clarity.