I was studying for my spanish quiz and totally forgot to post for today.
How to nap effectively, according to About.com:
1. Prime nap time is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., when your energy level dips due to a rise in the hormone melatonin at that time of day.
2. Darkness: Use a face mask or eye pillow to provide daytime darkness and make your nap more effective.
3. Not Too Late: Napping within three hours of bedtime may interfere with nighttime sleep.
4. Quiet Place: Make sure that you will not be disturbed for the duration of your nap.
5. 30-Minute Maximum: Naps longer than 30-minutes can take you into deep sleep, leaving some people groggy and more tired. Naps as short as 1 to 2 minutes could be effective for some people!
6. Set an Alarm: Set an alarm or ask someone to wake you up. Eventually you will train yourself to only sleep for the time allotted.
7. The Caffeine Nap: Some people claim that drinking coffee and then taking an immediate nap works well. The caffeine kicks in somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes, waking them up. They feel extra energy from both the nap and the coffee. Researchers in Japan found that subjects using a caffeine nap rated highest in decreased sleepiness and increased productivity when compared to subjects taking a nap and washing their face, or taking a nap and being exposed to bright lights.
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