
Here's how to take better naps
Life Kit
Embrace the Nap
Taking a nap aligns with our natural circadian rhythm, offering mental and emotional benefits such as improved emotion regulation, reduced bias towards negativity, increased cognitive flexibility, and better memory consolidation. Physically, napping can enhance performance by giving more power, stamina, and reducing fatigue. Athletes often utilize naps for a performance boost. However, there are right and wrong ways to nap, emphasizing the importance of correctly embracing naps for optimal benefits.
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