{"id":1967,"date":"2022-09-22T14:10:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T14:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogzynergy.com\/bz\/?p=1967"},"modified":"2022-09-22T14:10:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T14:10:16","slug":"why-power-napping-is-good-for-someone-like-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogzynergy.com\/bz\/index.php\/2022\/09\/22\/why-power-napping-is-good-for-someone-like-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why power napping is good for someone like you"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"reddit\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>\n

What is a power nap? How long should a power nap be? What\u2019s the ideal power nap time? Do you need to climb into a fancy nap pod to get the benefits of power naps?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re here to answer those questions in this blog article to power napping. We\u2019ll talk about what power napping is, why it works, and how best to incorporate it into your life and routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is power napping?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A power nap is a short period of\u00a0sleep. It\u2019s meant to supplement normal sleep and give sleepers a burst of alertness and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know how preschoolers lay down in the middle of the afternoon to give their minds and bodies a chance to recharge? The same approach works for adults, too, and research reveils we need it: 1 in 3 adults don\u2019t get enough sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can power napping help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We should all get 7-9 hours of sleep a night, say experts. But that\u2019s sometimes difficult. Life gets in the way. We get hooked on a new show and don\u2019t realize our bedtime passed three episodes ago. Work keeps us up late. Our children need us during the night. Anxiety wakes us up and makes it hard to fall back asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we get less sleep than we need, we build up a sleep deficit. Operating on less sleep impairs almost all aspects of body function. It worsens our reaction time, information processing, judgment, patience, and vision. Extended fatigue can also lead to stress, burnout, and moodiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daytime naps can help us recover from sleep deprivation. They can reset our systems, replenish our energy levels, and improve our performance. A rested mind and body allow us to better engage in the activities that bring us meaning and with the people who bring us joy. Getting enough sleep, whether at night or during the day, helps us be more present in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power napping works best if you already have a good sleep routine. If your body doesn\u2019t fall asleep easily, you may want to work on\u00a0improving that first. If not, taking naps during the day can make it even harder to fall asleep at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of power naps?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quick answer: Return to the day more focused, present, and productive<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching for an espresso or a chocolate bar isn\u2019t the only way to combat a mid-afternoon slump. Napping can actually be healthier than compensating for tiredness with coffee, according to the\u00a0Behavioural Brain Research journal, since caffeine can decrease memory performance. You might get a burst of energy from a latte, but at the cost of lower-quality work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power naps, on the other hand, can help replenish energy while improving memory recall<\/a>. They can also lead to more alertness and better mood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power napping and meditation both benefit the mind as well as the body. The benefits of taking a nap include reduced stress, lowered risk of heart attacks, and better concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy sleep is more about quality of rest than quantity of hours. A power nap, while short, can let our minds recharge and heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting up for a power nap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many employers have recognized the benefits of power naps on work performance. Several companies offer opportunities<\/a> to nap at work, including in dedicated spaces with sleek nap pods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need fancy equipment to have a good power nap, though. Preschoolers get by with a dark room and a yoga mat, after all. With that in mind, consider these aspects of your napping set-up to get the most out of a power nap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t have a dedicated napping space available, find somewhere you won\u2019t be disturbed and that has low noise levels. Is there an office or conference room you can use? A parked car can be a good option. If you work from home, try retreating into your bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timing<\/strong>. Set an alarm for 20 minutes and make sure you don\u2019t have anything to do right after it goes off. While you should wake up refreshed, not groggy, it\u2019s best to give yourself a few minutes to transition back into work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distractions<\/strong>. Power down your computer and put your phone on silent. If you can\u2019t get away from noise, try noise-canceling headphones, earplugs, or sleep music. You\u2019ll get the best rest in a dark environment, so pull down the shades or try an eye mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfort<\/strong>. You\u2019ll have an easier time falling asleep if you can lie down or at least recline. Our body temperature naturally drops in sleep, so pull a blanket or jacket over yourself so you stay warm as you nap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prepare the mind to get the most out of a power nap, we should approach it the same way we do sleep at night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n