Napping has many psychological benefits. It can turn out to be a luxury escapade offering rejuvenation and relaxation. You snooze, you cruise! There are different types of napping:
The preparatory manner: This involves taking that nap before you get sleepy. You can use this method when you know you might be up much later than your usual bedtime. Emergency napping: This is when you suddenly get a bout of tiredness and just cannot continue with activities you are currently engaging with. This can counter driving in a state of fatigue or safety when handling dangerous machinery Habitual napping: happens at the same time of the day, every day. In some cases just after a lunch break.
For short-term alertness, 20-30 minutes is recommended. This type of nap provides significant benefit in the form of improved alertness and better performance without interfering with nighttime schedules or causing grogginess. A nap is like rebooting your system .You let go of stress and awaken to a fresh start, 60-minute naps may work better for cognitive memory. A nap will heighten sensory perceptions. According to the Take a Nap, Change Your Life, by DR Sara C. Mednick, napping restores sight, taste and hearing. It improves creativity by relaxing the mind.
