Our client, a young tuxedo cat whom we will call Tuxedo, came to us with a problem. He slept in four rooms, on six pieces of furniture, and rarely for more than twenty minutes at a time. His family described his schedule as exhausting.
Initial Assessment
Our team of consultants studied Tuxedo over seven days. We tracked his movements using a clipboard and a wedge of cheese. We found that he spent 40 percent of his time deciding where to sleep, 30 percent moving, and 30 percent asleep, which is not enough for a person of his intensity.
The Recommendation
- Reduce the number of sleeping locations from six to one
- Select a location that is warm, quiet, and slightly raised
- Establish a consistent nap schedule
- Eliminate unnecessary decisions
- Provide a pillow, for morale
Implementation
On day one, Tuxedo was introduced to the main bed. He sniffed it, walked around it, and sat on its edge. On day two, he stepped onto the duvet. On day three, he circled three times and lay down. We recorded this as a breakthrough.
Results
After thirty days, Tuxedo’s average sleep session had increased from twenty minutes to two hours and eleven minutes. His coat appeared glossier. His family noticed that he was calmer, and that the sofa was now free of hair.
Client Testimonial
“I used to wake up and not know where I was. Now I know I am in the bed, and that is enough.” Tuxedo, in a statement made while asleep.
Lessons for Other Organisations
Many organisations suffer from an excess of locations. By consolidating resting activities, they can reduce friction, increase efficiency, and spend more time on what matters: lying down in a single, well chosen place.
Follow Up
Six months on, Tuxedo continues to thrive. He has taken up residence on the left side of the bed, near the window, and has been seen to nod at the other side as a sign of professional respect. His family has sent us a card, which we have sat on.
This case study is fictional. Please do not use it to make real decisions about anyone’s health or sleep.