Everything I Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten: Naptime Benefits

Wouldn’t it be great if we still had naptime every day? Back in Kindergarten, we didn’t know how great they were for us. Naps, depending on their length, can increase brain function and lead to more productive days. 

10-20 minutes. This is considered the perfect power nap. You can immediately get back to work with no grogginess and it will not affect your sleep schedule at night.

30 minutes. Napping for 30 minutes can lead to grogginess for up to 30 minutes after waking up – delaying the benefits of napping.

60 minutes. This length of time works best to increase memory, however, it is a deep sleep, so you may have trouble waking and will experience grogginess. 

90 minutes. In a nap this length, you will move through deeper stages of sleep, so you will not be groggy. Your creativity and procedural memory (driving a car, playing guitar) is greatly improved.

Using this guide, you can nap strategically, based on your needs. Keep your napping down to a science to increase brain function, productivity, and to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.