It is common for many people after lunch to feel a little lazy and even sleepy. But with the need to resume work or other duties, it is rare for anyone to do so.
It turns out that the practice is beneficial and should be adopted as a daily habit as it helps to improve energy and other things. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the recommendation is to sleep for 20 to 30 minutes.
If you are still unconvinced, here are some reasons that may change your mind:
1. Makes you more alert
Feeling a little sleepy in the early afternoon can cause you to lose focus, but a quick nap at lunchtime can boost your energy and bring you back to speed.
2. Prevents burnout
The natural thing is for people to keep doing their jobs non-stop. But our body was not made to go on without rest. This leads to stress, frustration and exhaustion. Taking a nap is like rebooting the system.
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3. Increases sensory perception
According to researchers, napping after lunch can restore vision, hearing and taste sensitivity, as well as improve creativity and relax the mind, allowing new associations to form in it.
4. Reduces the risk of heart disease
Those who take a midday nap at least three times a week are 37% less likely to die of heart disease. This has been proven by studies done in the United States.
5. Makes you more productive
The key to becoming more productive is not managing time but energy. Studies show that workers tend to become more unproductive as the day goes on. A 30-minute nap can increase performance, leaving productivity at the same level as earlier in the day.
6. Improve emotional health
Research has shown that sleeping after lunch has greater emotional resilience, improved cognitive function, and more. That is, taking this nap is not a sign of laziness, but health!
In order for this daytime sleep to offer all the benefits, it is important that it is always at the same time and has a short duration, avoiding the sense of disorientation that happens when awakening from a deep sleep. Since most work environments don't allow this, a tip is to nap in the car or in an empty room.
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