Running low? A twenty minute power nap can work wonders in your day! According to the National Sleep Foundation, it’s a great way to boost mood, alertness, and performance.
Napping isn’t just for preschoolers. With the demands of a heavy workload and a hectic schedule, your body and brain can take a beating. Consider the following:
The modern world is go-go-go, a pace that is neither realistic nor healthy to maintain at all times. Napping is natural. Instead of picking up a cup of coffee (which further stresses the body), put your head down for a bit.
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Napping isn’t just for preschoolers. With the demands of a heavy workload and a hectic schedule, your body and brain can take a beating. Consider the following:
- Planned napping (also called preparatory napping) involves taking a nap before you actually get sleepy. You may use this technique when you know that you will be up later than your normal bed time or as a mechanism to ward off getting tired earlier.
- Habitual napping is practiced when you generally take a nap at the same time each day. For example, if you notice that you always get tired in the afternoon, a short nap becomes a rejuvenating and relaxing routine.
- Emergency napping occurs when you are suddenly exhausted and cannot continue with the activity you were originally engaged in. This type of nap can be used to combat drowsy driving.
The modern world is go-go-go, a pace that is neither realistic nor healthy to maintain at all times. Napping is natural. Instead of picking up a cup of coffee (which further stresses the body), put your head down for a bit.
Find out more at http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/powernap.htm
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