Naps are the bread and butter of college (well, that and coffee and flex points). However, they can sometimes turn sour, i.e. too much sun or running three hours over the designated time. Here are five things to do or get for a better nap, all tried and tested by yours truly:

1. Blackout Curtains

The answer to all college prayers. They also come in a variety of colors that will set off whatever color your dorm’s cinderblock walls may be.

2. An Eye Mask

Should you be balling on a budget, this can definitely work until parents’ weekend rolls around, and the subsequent Walmart trip.

3. Drink a Cup of Coffee Beforehand

Napping in lieu of working? Drink a cup of coffee before your nap to wake up energized even to stare at a screen until your eyes turn

4. Diffuser + Lavender Oil

To ease the stress of the fact that you are choosing to nap over studying for midterms.

5. The Foot Hammock

Meant for when you need a little kick back at your desk. Some would say it’s the best $10 ever spent.