While napping may seem like slacking, napping done right is actually good for both your brain and work performance. It leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, especially if it’s done methodically on a regular nap-time schedule.
Daytime naps can be one way to treat sleep deprivation, said Sara C. Mednick, Ph.D., sleep expert and author of “Take a Nap! Change Your Life.”
“You can get incredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping,” she wrote on WebMd. “You reset the system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance. That’s what most people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy boost.”
