Health 6 years ago Summer Siestas: Why You Need to Nap Everyday
I gotta be honest, I’m not the best napper.
In fact, even after a full day, I have a hard time winding down for sleep at night. Whenever I try to take a nap, I end up waking up super cranky and feeling almost worse than I did before. But ’tis the season for naps on the beach, lounging by the lake and hitting snooze on those lazy Sunday mornings where you have nothing to do.
In an effort to become a better napper, I thought I’d dive in to whether or not naps actually do anything for us, and I was quite surprised by what I found.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, {yes, I was quite surprised we have one of those too}, the United States is becoming more and more sleep deprived. They say that naps do not really make up for a “bad night” of sleep, however a quick 20-30 minute siesta can help improve your overall mood and well being.
Here are more additional benefits to napping:
Here are a few tips of the napping trade to help you become a better napper:
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