The last time you felt tempted to take a midday snooze, did you do it?
Or did you convince yourself that staying awake would be the more productive way to spend your time?
Here’s what to know about why napping can be so restorative and how to maximize your naptime.
Why nap?
There’s a reason for that slump.
Longer naps of around 90 minutes werefound to be especially helpful to some athletes3.
“We used to think, ‘Ah, I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
Sleep is for the weak.
It’s for the lazy.”
Can’t nap?
That’s OK, too
Benefits aside, naps aren’t for everyone.
People who suffer from chronic insomnia or other sleep disorders probably shouldn’t nap, according to Troxel.
Some people also might find napping less helpful than others.
Troxel has found that napping isn’t always the best strategy for some people to get a midday boost.
