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CAUGHT NAPPING –good!

The pressures of working lives or busy days revolving around family generally take their toll…at some point! So, it comes as no surprise there are days when most of us might feel that a nap is just what is needed to restore energy and boost our mood.

While a quick rest can provide these benefits, napping for the right amount of time is key. Here’s what you should know:

Five to 10 minutes – The brief moment of relaxation offered by a nap of this duration can slightly improve attention span. Even just closing your eyes and breathing deeply for a few minutes can help reduce stress – this can be useful in a work environment where napping for longer isn’t viable.

10 to 20 minutes – This is widely considered the ideal amount of time for a nap, leaving one feeling refreshed and more alert, which in turn can improve concentration and productivity. To ensure this nap is restorative, set an alarm to prevent you from sleeping too long.

30 minutes – A nap of this duration can actually make you feel more tired. The body has enough time to enter a deep sleep but not enough to complete a full sleep cycle. This causes sleep inertia, resulting in feeling sluggish and groggy for up to an hour after waking.

60 minutes – Although an hourlong nap can leave you feeling drowsy when you wake, it can also enhance your performance of memory-related tasks. Additionally, it may provide enough deep sleep to boost your capacity to learn. 90 minutes – Because this is enough time to complete a full sleep cycle, a nap of this duration is easier to wake up from than a 30 or 60-minute one. It promotes creativity, alertness, memory and concentration. While not recommended for people with insomnia, a 90-minute nap can help make up for a short or sleepless night. If you have trouble sleeping, or often feel exhausted, talk to your doctor to help avoid the onset of related health problems.

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