It's National Napping Day!
Don’t you
wish that you could be that relaxed and comfortable?
So free or
worries and cares?
You can,
with great effort; to undertake the greatest challenge of all in today’s
insanely paced, frenetic world: force yourself to take a nap.
Winston
Churchill did. Albert Einstein did. Thomas Edison did. John F.Kennedy did.
Leonardo di Vinci did. You get the
idea. If you want to become part of this august circle of brainiacs; take a
nap!
How long should you
nap? Well, it depends, of course, upon how much time you have but also you nap
requirements. According to Reddit:
Of course Reddit is not the most reliable source
for good science and my long experience with napping has informed me that it
totally depends upon my health. Your body knows what it needs. Some days I don’t
nap at all (this is rare, if I miss my nap 2 days in a row I am in big
trouble). Other days a 20 minute is fine while other days 90 minutes seems too
short. (This has been my maximum.)
When should you nap? Obvious
most of us are limited by our work requirements. However, nap
too early in the day and you may find it difficult to fall asleep; too late and
it may affect your ability to fall asleep that night. Our energy levels
normally dip between 1pm and 3pm. This is because we get a natural rise in the
hormone melatonin (the sleep hormone, levels of which normally peak at night),
so this is a good time to nap.
Are there tricks are there to help you nap? Probably, but rather
than list them I think the best thing for you do is find out for yourself what
works for you. Some people can nap with noise around, some cannot. Some need it
dark, some can make do with an eye mask. Experiment. Eventually you will find a
way.
IF I still haven’t
convinced try reading this book: Take a Nap! Change Your Life by Sara C. Mednick, PhD, sleep expert. Yes, it’s true; I have discovered the elixir
of life. The secret recipe for a long and healthy life – take a nap!
Don’t make a sad face –
just take a nap!
Anywhere. Anytime.
Short or long. Your boss, your friends, your spouse and your kids will be
eternally grateful that your grumpy & mean alter ego is gone for good.
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