The Importance of Napping

The Importance of Napping The desire for a short nap during the day does not arise out of laziness, rather the need for the body to rejuvenate. In the modern world, we're often compelled to be as productive as possible during as many hours of the day as we can be. While this can lead to great feats of accomplishment, we may become exhausted and find ourselves craving rest and rejuvenation. We may feel like taking a nap but feel guilty about indulging in even ten minutes of rest. This need for personal downtime, which many people experience in the early afternoon, isn't a sign of laziness nor is it necessarily related to how much sleep you had the night before. There was even a time when taking a nap was considered a natural part of everyone's day. Napping is a pleasurable yet brief period of sleep when our minds and bodies can take a break. Though judged by many to be a pastime for children or the elderly, napping can benefit people of all ages. The desire to nap is a trait shared by many mammals, and napping is still an important part of the day in some countries. Snoozing for a half-hour can be an enjoyable way to promote physical well-being, and naps have been known to improve your mood and memory. A 20-minute nap can sharpen your senses and revitalize you, while a ten minute nap can leave you feeling more cheerful. Falling into a light sleep during the daytime can feel meditative. The thoughts you have as you are taking a nap and the dreams you experience may offer you insights about your life that you may not have at night when you are in a deep sleep. In order to fully enjoy the benefits of napping, you may need to give yourself permission to nap. Feeling guilty about snoozing or worrying about your to-do list won't do you much good when you are trying to take a nap because your thoughts or feelings will keep you awake. Try to nap at the same time each day, and use an alarm clock to ensure that you don't sleep for too long. If you go to an office, try crawl under your desk for a nap. Learning to nap and enjoy its restorative benefits can help you wake up restored, rejuvenated, and ready for the rest of your day. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Dancer's Legs in 14 Days]( by Sarah Rector Even with a super busy schedule, it's now completely possible to create strong, toned legs with just 5 minutes of effort a day. In addition to developing beautiful, sculpted lines from your hips to your feet, you'll also strengthen your lower body, improve your joint health, and boost your brain and nervous system. You'll kick off this fun 14-day course with simple movements working with your own strength resistance, then you'll build on it daily with more progressive movements with the option to introduce light ankle weights. The workouts are fun and challenging, but they go by quickly and you'll be kept focused, energized and adrenalin-fueled throughout. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 2. [5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras]( 3. [Separating with Grace and Respect]( 4. [Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar]( 5. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 6. [10 Day Booty Core]( 7. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 8. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 9. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 10. [21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond]( New Courses • [Somatic Stretching to Relax and Release]( • [Awaken Your Chakra Energy]( • [The Problem Area Workout]( • [The Stress Less Course Bundle Special 4-Course Bundle]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2022 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]