Have you ever heard that a short nap can refresh your mind and boost your mood? Yes! It’s true as those power naps can help us restore our mental energy. While the science on naps is still emerging, there's no doubt that a lot of people feel better after taking a nap. Napping for 20 minutes at any time of the day can help you feel better and have greater clarity and productivity. 

The ideal length for a power nap or cat nap varies from person to person, but somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes is the general recommendation. Any longer and deeper stages of sleep begin, which can lead to a zombie-like state of grogginess when it’s time to wake up.

A twenty minute power nap is a refreshing and revitalizing break from routine. This quick sleep will refresh your mind for some time after awakening from it. By encouraging our bodies to sleep during the day, we give them an opportunity to release melatonin which helps to fight cancer cells.

Every person has a limited amount of time to sleep. Here are these simple tips to follow which will make napping easier for you!

• # Create a sleep friendly environment: Lie down on your side, or with your head propped up on a pillow, with your eyes covered by a sleep mask or eye shades to block out light. Breathe deeply 
• # Set your alarm clock for 15 minutes. Once it rings, you have woken up already, so you don’t have to think about it
• # Set aside your worries: We recommend trying relaxation techniques and exercise to eliminate stress that keeps you awake. Try breathing exercises which can help you fall asleep quickly.
• # Use guided meditations or sleep music: Soothing sounds and calming instructions might help you feel more relaxed and fall asleep faster. 
• # If you don’t want to fall asleep, focus on breathing deeply and slowly. See what works for you, there’s no single right mantra to this. 

Napping for 20 minutes can give you the following benefits:

• # You will feel better and more relaxed. If you’re feeling tired and stressed, a 20-minute nap can be just enough to refresh you and lift your spirits during the afternoon slump.
  
• # Getting enough sleep is good for your memory. Studies show that napping helps with memory retention. 
  
• # Aside from the increased feel-good, you will also receive all kinds of health benefits from taking a nap. 
  
• # It increases alertness, makes you more productive and effective, fights stress and fatigue, gets rid of headaches, improves memory and focus. 
  
• # Napping has been known to enhance creative thinking, improve memory, and aid with learning — so perhaps it’s time we take a cue from kindergarteners

Taking a nap is not just for babies. It's something that adults can do too if they know how to take a proper power nap, which will help them feel refreshed and focused when they wake up. It is now time to take care of yourselves and your own bodies. See and understand what works best for you. Try different things to calm yourselves from work or life stress. 

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