The best way to maximize your energy is with a short nap.
Maximize Your Energy with a Short Nap
If you’re struggling because you have low energy and you’re tired, take a nap. Even a 15, 20 or 25 minute nap will restart your battery.
Why You Should Avoid Long Naps
Be careful not to let your naps go longer than a half an hour. If you sleep longer than 30 minutes, you are going to start entering into a full sleep cycle. A full sleep cycle is 3 hours. So, for example, if you sleep for an hour, you’re going to feel like you’re moving through quicksand for those next two hours after you get up.
I recommend setting your alarm for 20-25 minutes. Don’t set it for 29 minutes because if you set it for 29 minutes, you’re going to get closer and closer to that full sleep cycle and you’re going to make it very difficult for yourself to be able to get up and get back into your activity.
Naps: A Positive Stress Management Strategy
In today’s society, everyone is pressurized. There’s a deadline for everyone with everything all the time. It’s a busy world that we live in. Effective stress management means knowing when to take a step back. A 15-25 minute nap is one of the most efficient, and positive stress management strategies for recharging your energy without disrupting your productivity.
Don’t underestimate the power of proper rest.