It’s a sad truth that poor sleep and even full-blown insomnia has run rampant over the past year and a half. Undeniably linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this recent spike in sleeplessness even has a name: “coronasomnia.”
If you’re among those suffering from poor sleep, a midday nap may provide you with a wonderful little boost and could be the thing you need to help you squeeze in some much-needed Z’s. The good news is, you don’t need sleep for 2 hours. A gentle little siesta will do.
Naps lasting 10 to 20 minutes are considered the ideal length. They are sometimes called “power naps” because they provide recovery benefits without leaving the napper feeling sleepy afterward. Besides just warding off fatigue for a few more hours, a 20-minute nap also offers several additional benefits.
1. You’ll Feel Instantly Happier.
Happiness is one of those elusive states of mind that feels harder to attain the more we fixate on it. However, according to one study, the key to happier days may be as simple as adding a 20-minute nap to your routine.
2. You’ll Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke.
An extensive, long-term study in Switzerland indicates that just one to two-afternoon naps per week can help reduce one’s risk of suffering a heart attack and or stroke.
3. You’ll Be More Productive and Confident.
Many people associate a napping habit with laziness. The opposite may actually hold true, though, according to a survey put together by Mattress Nerd. A total of 2,000 U.S. adults were surveyed, and self-identified nappers were more likely to consider themselves productive (93%) in comparison to non-nappers (65%). Similarly, nappers were also more likely to be career-driven (78% versus 55%), confident in themselves (89% versus 79%), and enjoy a healthier work-life balance (83% versus 62%) than non-nappers.
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