In the world, certain towns and areas deliberately shut down completely so
the people can take a proper nap and reboot. Well, America is not one of those
areas and people are rarely used to napping.
Naps are actually very beneficial for you, so if you do find the time to do
it- go for it! Napping is considered a regular, normal and integral part of the
circadian (sleep-wake cycle) rhythm.
The focus, concentration and energy levels are not the same throughout the
day, regardless of your long night sleep. So if you want to recharge and get
your energy back, a simple nap can do wonders for you.
Many companies, including Apple and Google are among those companies who
allow their workers to take a nap before continuing their work. Medical studies
are also pro-nap oriented and state they can strengthen the focus, productivity
and performance in people.
One study, conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder found that
children who skipped their napping time have bigger chances to suffer lack of
joy and interest and experience health problems like anxiety, problem solving
skills.
This is also true for adults. Some researchers with Berkeley discovered
that adults who practice napping more often strengthen their memory function
and learning skills. Napping affects the brain positively and allows it to
reboot and refresh.
How long should a nap last?
As experts claim, a proper nap should last 10 to 20 minutes after which the
brain will be regenerated and its function will be improved significantly. Naps
are shorter and lighter than sleep itself so avoid expanding your nap to more
than 20 minutes since you might feel blurry or groggy afterwards.
This is also true for a sleep that lasts an hour- the body starts to sink
into serious sleep so if you break it you will feel more tired than before.
However, longest naps are around 90 minutes and are intended for
individuals that cannot sleep well or enough through the night.
The sleeping process affects the body favorably and lets it improve its
creativity and thinking capacity. So, nap as much as possible and stay on point
at all times. Of course, be mindful not to disrupt you regular night sleep.
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