You have been working hard all week.  (At least you kind of think you have been)  What should you do with your weekend?  How about take a nap?  What better way to recharge yourself?  Come to think of it, these tips are good for any day of the week.  Just don't tell your boss that this is an everyday thing.  Not just a weekend thing.

Top Ten Tips for Taking a Nap

1. Take a 20-minute nap (or less) to boost alertness and productivity during the day.
2. Nap in the late morning or early afternoon. If you wait until late in the day, you may wake up groggy and disturb nighttime sleep.
3. Avoid caffeine and sugar before your nap.
4. Make sure you don't eat food that is particularly hard to digest, which may keep you from falling asleep.
5. Find a quiet place to sleep, where noises won't disturb you.
6. Draw the shades, turn off the lights, and wear a sleep mask during nap time to help you maximize your rest and to stimulate melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone.
7. Your body temp falls when you sleep, so cover up with a blanket.
8. Set an alarm to gently wake you up at the desired time. Nap for 50 minutes or longer to help repair bones and muscles.
9. Enjoy your nap! Keep in mind that napping improves performance, and you are not lazy for needing to sleep during the day.

Learn more about how to enhance your nighttime sleep and read Why You Should Say No to Nightlights (& Other Top Recommendations to Sleep Well)

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