Do you enjoy afternoon naps to recharge during a busy workday? If so, you’ve probably wondered about the ideal time to catch some rest. Well, worry not. A new research has found the answer for you.Well, good news! New research has the answer for you.
What is the best time to take a nap?
In a new study conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress, the best time to take a nap is 1:42 pm. The research found that most people aim to get some shut-eye for 51 minutes. Meanwhile, a quick 20-minute nap is perfect for a recharge without the dreaded sleep inertia (a temporary disorientation and decline in performance and/or mood after awakening from sleep). But anything longer than that can leave you feeling worse.
According to the study, any nap that lasts longer than an hour and 26 minutes - about 35 minutes past the ‘perfect’ length - enters the danger zone. You end up feeling groggy and disoriented instead of refreshed. Meanwhile, if your nap lasts longer than this time frame - which is you're still sleeping after an extra hour and 44 minutes. That’s no longer a nap – you’ve drifted into a full sleep session.
More findings from the study:
According to the study, people who regularly take naps might have better social lives. It found that 48% of self-described nappers had a thriving social life, compared to 34% of non-nappers. Additionally, 50% of nappers reported satisfaction in their love lives compared to 39% of non-nappers.
As for success, 39% of nappers reported feeling successful as compared to 32% of non-nappers.
Benefits of nap time
55% of people in the study said they felt more productive right after waking up from a nap. However, those who were surveyed for the study only felt well-rested for about half of an average week, suggesting that many might be using naps to make up for poor nighttime sleep.
Source: Hindustan Times
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