Tips for the Perfect Nap

Ready to take your nap game to the next level?! Follow these simple tips to make sure you wake up feeling refreshed after every power nap!
1. Find a comfy spot - If you need a nap, do it right! You deserve to feel comfortable. A nap in your bed is always ideal when possible.
2. Keep it short - Aim for a 10 to 20 minute nap. Why? This provides restorative sleep without drowsiness after waking!
3. No naps after 2 or 3pm - Napping after 3 p.m. can interfere with nighttime sleep. Individual factors, such as your need for sleep, your sleeping schedule, your age and your medication use, also can play a role in determining the best time of day to nap.
4. Cool, dark, and quiet environment - It turns out that rooms with temperatures in the range of 60 to 68 degrees stimulate the production of melatonin, which encourages sleep.
5. Skip if you have insomnia - Avoiding naps creates a sleep debt, which is helpful in falling asleep at night. That, of course, is every insomniac's main goal.
6. Designate time to "wake up" after - After napping, give yourself time to wake up before resuming activities - particularly those that require a quick or sharp response.
Did you find these tips helpful? If you have additional nap tips, we would love to hear in the comments!
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