POWER NAP - A must for all ...

A good information on taking a power nap

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and benefits

10 Benefits of Power Napping, and How to Do It

1. Less stress.

2. Increased alertness and productivity.

3. Improved memory and learning.

4. Good for the heart.

5. Increased cognitive functioning.

6. Get motivated to exercise.

7. Boost your creativity.

8. Make up for midnight tossing and turning.

9. Protect yourself from sleepiness.

10. Better health.

Getting the perfect nap

The first consideration is psychological: Recognize that you're not being lazy; napping will make you more productive and more alert after you wake up.

Try to nap in the morning or just after lunch; human circadian rhythms make late afternoons a more likely time to fall into deep (slow-wave) sleep, which will leave you groggy.

Avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine as well as foods that are heavy in fat and sugar, which meddle with a person's ability to fall asleep.

Instead, in the hour or two before your nap time, eat foods high in calcium and protein, which promote sleep.

Find a clean, quiet place where passersby and phones won't disturb you.

Try to darken your nap zone, or wear an eyeshade. Darkness stimulates melatonin, the sleep- inducing hormone.

Remember that body temperature drops when you fall asleep. Raise the room temperature or use a blanket.

Once you are relaxed and in position to fall asleep, set your alarm for the desired duration (see below).