Napping seems like a luxury we don’t get enough of. However, it has been shown that naps are extremely beneficial for the brain and overall productivity, especially during the 60-90 minute range. Plan your day right and you can reap the rewards of taking even a small nap. Here are the different benefits depending on the length of your nap:
10-20 Minutes
Reduces sleepiness
Improves cognitive performance
Increases alertness, attention, and energy levels
Improves mood
Improves motor performance
Reduces stress levels
20-30 Minutes
Enhances creativity
Sharpens memory
30-60 Minutes
Sharpens decision-making skills
Including memorization and recall
Improves memory preservation
Improves cognitive performance
60-90 Minutes
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is critical for problem-solving
Helps make new connections in the brain
Enhances creativity
Reduces negative reactivity
Promotes happiness