The 2 PM cutoff and other golden rules for an ultimate afternoon power nap
But are you doing it right? A health educator affiliated with the Stanford School of Medicine recently shared three simple “rules” for napping: keep naps to 20–30 minutes, take them before 2 pm, and avoid them altogether if they disrupt your nighttime sleep.Intrigued, we decided to dig deeper and understand these rules in detail. According to Dr Chirag Tandon, Director – Internal Medicine, ShardaCare–Healthcity, the advice is largely sound. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Rule 1: Don’t nap for more than 20–30 minutes Dr Tandon agrees that short naps usually work best. “A short nap of around 20–30 minutes can help improve alertness, mood, and concentration without making a person feel groggy.” The reason? Sleep depth. Longer naps can push your body into deeper sleep stages, making it harder to wake up and leaving you with that heavy, disoriented feeling many know all too well. They may also interfere with your sleep later that night.Story continues below this ad “Short ‘power naps’ are usually the safest and most effective option for boosting daytime energy,” Dr Tandon tells indianexpress.com Rule 2: Nap before 2 pm
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