Go Ahead, There’s Nothing Wrong with Napping
Speed Sleep audio sleep aid is engineered for you to make the most of a quick nap, so of course, we recommend catching some afternoon Z’s. Now, the Mayo Clinic confirms that early afternoon naps are restorative and refreshing (and even more so when assisted by our mental sleep routine).
Here’s the attitude we’re constantly trying to combat: “There’s a general belief that sleep is unnecessary, that we’re wasting time because there’s too much to do.” When better sleep makes you more productive and efficient, making time for a nap is never wasteful! Here are some tips for making sure your naps aren’t counterproductive, however:
- Limit sleep time to 10-20 minutes. This prevents sleep inertia, or having to rouse yourself from a deeper stage of the sleep cycle. A short nap keeps you from “feeling groggy, disoriented [or] not at peak performance.”
- Take your naps in the early afternoon, before you are already drowsy. Taking late afternoon naps when exhaustion really kicks in can interfere with nighttime sleep.
- Know how much nighttime sleep is adequate for you. “If you’re yawning, can’t keep your eyes open or are involuntarily dozing off at times, you’re probably getting insufficient sleep at night,” and need a nap to reenergize your day.
Read more about good practices from Mayo, and enjoy your naps!
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