Nap and Relax: Sleep offers you multiple health benefits. Here are 5 of them
A nap can solve many problems, most importantly it can take away your stress. Imagine having the freedom of taking a nap on a workday. Cool no? In between a stressful day, a nap will give you the required energy to finish the rest of the day. You’ll be surprised to know that many are doing so (all thanks to work from home). According to a survey by Plushbeds, a luxury manufacturer for bedding in the US, around 80% of Gen Z workers are more likely to take a nap at work.
The study also revealed many other details-
- The length of an average nap is 34 minutes for a Zoomer (people belonging to Gen Z), 45 minutes for Millennials and 51 minutes for Gen X.
- Maximum participants said that they are more likely to take a nap early morning.
- Early morning nappers also reported better work-life balance and productivity.
- A very small per cent of the sample set preferred taking a nap during the evening or in the night.
A LITTLE BIT OF SLEEP IS HARMLESS
Even the idea of taking a nap on a workday is taking our excitement to a whole new level. And you are definitely going to want to try this if we tell you that it can offer many health benefits.
1. IT WILL TAKE THE STRESS AWAY
Stress and work go hand in hand. And we all know that stress is harmful to our health especially to the heart making stress management crucial. Take a nap, start your day with some exercise and see how effortlessly your day goes by.
2. IT WILL RE-ENERGISE YOU
Many times, we are exhausted and simply feel like giving up. But in reality, all we need is a break. Simply take a nap and see your worries vanish into thin air.
3. PUTS YOU IN A BETTER MOOD
Having a bad day at work or experiencing Monday blues? Take a nap. It fixes your mood and lightens up your day.
4. IMPROVES MEMORY
Akanksha Pandey, Clinical Psychologist at Fortis Hospital, Bangalore explained, "A short nap allows the mind and body to rest without entering the deeper stages of sleep. It helps in increasing alertness and improves your memory."
5. YOU WILL NEED LESS CAFFEINE
Caffeine helps you survive the day but with a price. Consuming too much caffeine can disturb your sleep patterns and trigger several health issues. So, instead of drinking another cup of coffee, take a nap.
Psychologist Akanksha advised that your nap should be 20 to 30 minutes long. You should also designate a different place to take a nap and set alarms for best results.
Happy napping!