BENEFITS OF POWER NAPPING

1. Make you happier

Most people are aware that if you don’t sleep, you get a little
cranky. According to Men’s Health, lack of sleep reduces your
self-control. You have less ability to hold back on your
irritability and are more likely to lose your cool when handle
difficult people or situations. The National Sleep Foundation
recommends finding a relatively quiet place to lay down
undisturbed for a short nap, ideally, midday is best so as not to
disrupt nighttime sleep. If you are trying to squeeze in a nap
but can’t get to sleep, don’t worry. Just resting for a few
minutes can also provide some benefits.
2. Improves decision-making skills
When you are tired, your ability to make decisions or
remember information can be very difficult. Web MD indicates
that napping for 30-60 minutes, referred to as slow-wave
sleep, can help improve your ability to study, recall
information, and make good choices.
3. Help you avoid overeating
Lack of sleep can lead to eating too much. An article from Men’s
Health say that when you don’t get enough rest, your body
triggers the production of gherkin, a hormone that makes you
feel hungry. Likewise, your body decreases the production of
hormone called leptin which makes you fell full. If you are
looking for achieve a good body weight and fit lifestyle, you
should start with making sure you are getting plenty of rest.
4. Easy stress management
Are you looking for a simple solution for your stress? Try
taking a quick nap. An article from Medical Daily indicates that
 a few moments of rest can help you feel mentally and
emotionally rejuvenated. Lack of sleep can also make your
blood pressure skyrocket, do giving yourself just a few minutes
to relax can help you manage your stress and live a balanced
life.
5. Good for your heart
According to Men’s Health, lack of sleep can mean bad news for
your heart. When you don’t rest properly, your blood vessles
become restricted which can have severe impacts on your
heart. In fact, it can even lead to a heart attack. However,
getting adequate sleep can repair the blood vessles and help
protect your heart from harm.
6. Enhances memory
When you don’t sleep, your brain is over worked and has
difficult recalling even the simplest information. To get your
memory back on track, curl up for a quick snooze. According to
Medical Daily, companies such as Google have discovered the
positive impacts of allowing their employees to sleep on the
job. A few minutes of rest and their employees are more
engaged and can remember information more clearly.
7. Protects the immune system
Have you ever noticed that being sick and tired seems to go
hand and hand? That’s not just a coincidence. According to an
article from Medical Daily, a nap can help protect your immune
system. When you are tired, your immune system isn’t as
strong as it could be. With a vulnerable immune system, your
body is not as capable of warding off common colds and flu.
When you sleep, your immune system recovers and restores
itself to its proper levels.